Veterinarians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $127,370 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.23
10th percentile $79,550
90th percentile $198,400
Employed locally 1,220
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,550
    25th
    $102,340
    50th (median)
    $127,370
    75th
    $147,810
    90th
    $198,400

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 124% Median Veterinarians salary is 24% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Denver, CO is $61.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.78 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Denver, CO is 1.5% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $79,550 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,340.