Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Colorado
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Colorado earn an average of $41,540 a year. That is $1,200 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $43,340.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Colorado | $41,540 | $19.97 |
| Utah | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| New Mexico | $37,990 | $18.27 |
| Kansas | $36,490 | $17.54 |
| Wyoming | $36,120 | $17.37 |
| Nebraska | $35,980 | $17.30 |
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Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Colorado?
The average is $41,540 a year, and the median is $38,900. That is $1,200 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$19.97 an hour on average; the median is $18.70.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($43,340), followed by Boulder, CO ($42,730). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Grand Junction, CO ($37,270).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.