DOL Median (Colorado)
$72,500
vs National
-18.4%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,720
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,500
-18.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Colorado earns $72,500 in nominal terms, which is 18.4% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,720 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VETERINARY SPECIALISTS OF CONNECTICUT PC | $270,000 | 1 |
| GREAT VET LLC | $180,000 | 6 |
| ASPEN MEADOW VETERINARY SPECIALISTS | $140,000 | 1 |
| CONNECTICUT VETERINARY CENTER, INC. | $118,873 | 9 |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | $100,300 | 333 |
| TENDER CARE VETERINARY CENTER | $90,000 | 3 |
| NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL | $88,899 | 2 |
| A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. | $87,000 | 113 |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | $80,000 | 1 |
| VILLAGE VETERINARY CLINIC | $76,700 | 2 |
| VCA ANTECH INC. | $70,107 | 19 |
| University of Connecticut | $70,000 | 1 |
| PERFORMANCE EQUINE DENTISTRY | $65,500 | 1 |
| GOLDSMITH VETERINARY CLINIC | $65,000 | 1 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER | $57,678 | 1 |
| Colorado State University | $55,000 | 7 |
| COLUMBINE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC. | $51,480 | 2 |
| Red Rocks Animal Center, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| ASPEN MEADOWS VETERINARY SPECIALISTS | N/A | 2 |
| THE DAIRY AUTHORITY, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Veterinarians
NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Chief Executives · $193,315Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $160,000Human Resources Managers · $150,000Financial Managers · $147,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Veterinarians make in Colorado?
The median Veterinarians salary in Colorado is $72,500 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Colorado earns 18.4% less than the national median of $88,816, or $68,720 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.