Veterinarians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $102,670 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.36
10th percentile $52,440
90th percentile $173,170
Employed locally 280
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,440
    25th
    $76,770
    50th (median)
    $102,670
    75th
    $126,030
    90th
    $173,170

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 112% Median Veterinarians salary is 12% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians$48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,020
    Physical Therapists$91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Fort Collins, CO is $49.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.78 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 18.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $52,440 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,770.