Vet tech salary in Colorado
Vet techs in Colorado earned a median of $49,650 a year in May 2025, about $23.87 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 5% above the U.S. median of $47,380. Eight in ten earned between $37,820 (10th percentile) and $60,380 (90th percentile).
Vet tech pay in Colorado
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,820 | $18.18 |
| Median | $49,650 | $23.87 |
| 90th percentile | $60,380 | $29.03 |
Colorado ranks 12 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by median vet tech pay. About 3,720 vet techs worked in Colorado. BLS reports veterinary technologists (usually a four-year degree) and technicians (usually a two-year degree) as one group.
Jobs in Colorado
Browse veterinary jobs in Colorado, with pay shown when the employer states it.
Other veterinary roles in Colorado
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $49,650 | $23.87 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $38,900 | $18.70 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $130,840 | $62.90 | $130,100 |
The credential in Colorado
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT or VT). Registered techs with a recognized specialty can add the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) designation.. Required to work as a tech: Yes. Full rules: how to become a vet tech in Colorado. Training: vet tech schools in Colorado.
FAQ
How much does a vet tech make in Colorado?
The median was $49,650 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 5% above the U.S. median of $47,380.
How much does a vet tech make an hour in Colorado?
About $23.87 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $49,650 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does Colorado rank for vet tech pay?
Colorado ranks 12 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by BLS median pay. The highest medians were District of Columbia ($61,270), California ($60,630), Washington ($59,740).
Do you need a license to be a vet tech in Colorado?
Yes. You must be registered to practice as a veterinary technician. See the Colorado guide.
Figures are BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for May 2025, the latest release, for wage and salary workers (the self-employed are not included). The median is the middle wage: half earned more, half earned less. Hourly figures are the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours, the way BLS converts between the two. Retrieved from the BLS Public Data API on November 5, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025, veterinary technologists and technicians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OEWS state estimates (Public Data API)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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