Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$38,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.70

per hour

Employment

2,910

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+2.0%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Colorado pays 2.0% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,907

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

57%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$35,710

25th

$37,020

Median

$38,900

75th

$45,030

90th

$47,450

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).