Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Colorado earn a median salary of $38,452 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 2,890 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $35,980 to $43,910 depending on location.

$38,452 Avg median salary in Colorado
$43,910 Highest paying metro
$35,980 Lowest paying metro
2,890 Employed in Colorado

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Colorado

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Denver, CO $43,910 $37,810 $44,840 1,460
      Boulder, CO $43,470 $37,710 $45,590 270
      Greeley, CO $38,060 $35,420 $42,990 140
      Fort Collins, CO $37,860 $36,250 $43,840 300
      Colorado Springs, CO $37,760 $35,540 $42,510 400
      Pueblo, CO $36,760 $35,250 $41,760 50
      Eastern and Southern Colorado $36,150 $34,320 $41,600 70
      Grand Junction, CO $36,120 $34,130 $37,350 80
      Southwest Colorado $35,980 $34,650 $41,710 120

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