Veterinarians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $123,060 -2% vs national
Median hourly $59.16
10th percentile $78,660
90th percentile $185,570
Employed locally 170
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,660
    25th
    $104,070
    50th (median)
    $123,060
    75th
    $148,300
    90th
    $185,570

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 120% Median Veterinarians salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Chico, CA $156,030
    District of Columbia $153,200

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$99,530
    Physical Therapists$98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69,740
    Dental Hygienists$125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists$126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Boulder, CO is $59.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.52 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Boulder, CO is 2% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Boulder?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $78,660 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,070.