SOC 29-2056 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — Colorado
Colorado · 6 metro areas compared
At $49,650, median pay for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Colorado tracks the national median of $47,380 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,650, median pay for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Colorado tracks the national median of $47,380 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,580 to $59,340.
The area has 3,720 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Colorado ranks number 12th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $56,580. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 540th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | −20.2% |
| 25th | $46,580 | −1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,650 | +4.8% |
| 75th | $59,340 | +25.2% |
| 90th | $60,380 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $52,010 | +9.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $56,580 | 1,780 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $51,350 | 300 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $49,030 | 490 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $46,720 | 170 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $46,630 | 500 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $46,060 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $49,650 buys what $48,157 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,157US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,650 a year, 4.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,820 to $60,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,720 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $56,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $49,650, or $23.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,380, so pay in Colorado is 4.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $60,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $56,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,720 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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