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Veterinary Technician Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$49,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.87/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
3,720
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,180 #24 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Colorado, explained

Veterinary technicians in Colorado earn a median of $49,650 per year ($23.87 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,820, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $60,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $49,650 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,650 is worth about $48,180 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #24 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,820
$18.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,650
$23.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,380
$29.03/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $49,650 $48,180
Kansas $45,810 $50,862 +$3,840
New Mexico $44,790 $48,573 +$4,860
Nebraska $43,680 $48,478 +$5,970
Utah $40,560 $41,026 +$9,090
Oklahoma $39,100 $44,511 +$10,550
Wyoming $38,650 $41,698 +$11,000

Veterinary Technician in Colorado: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Colorado?

Veterinary technicians in Colorado earn a median of $49,650 per year ($23.87 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Colorado pay veterinary technicians well?

At $49,650, Colorado pays 5% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 3,720 work in the state.

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