Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Colorado earn a median of $38,900 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,910
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,710; the top 10% earn over $47,450. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Colorado
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Colorado
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Colorado?
The median is $38,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,710 and the top 10% earn over $47,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.