Veterinarians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $100,000 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $63,400
90th percentile $165,350
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,400
    25th
    $78,050
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $117,480
    90th
    $165,350

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 140% Median Veterinarians salary is 40% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians$212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,910
    Dental Hygienists$94,840
    Physical Therapists$98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Grand Junction, CO is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.10 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 20.3% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $63,400 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,050.