Veterinarian salary in
Denver.
Veterinarians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area earn a median annual wage of $135,090 ($64.95/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 1,160 working in the area.
Median salary
$135,090
$64.95/hr
4% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$86,250
High · 90th pct
$217,950
Pay rank
#21of 75 metros
Veterinarians
1,160
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Denver actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Denver
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $126,790–$164,220
Top earners make 2.5× what entry-level vets earn
How Denver compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Denver?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $135,090 ($64.95/hour). The middle 50% earn between $126,790 and $164,220.
How does Denver compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $135,090 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Denver?
The median hourly rate works out to $64.95, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Denver compare to the rest of Colorado?
See the Colorado state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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