The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Boulder, CO is $43,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,330.
Pay spans roughly $35,790 at the 10th percentile to $47,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.90 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Boulder, CO.
| Median (annual) | $43,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.90 |
| 10th percentile | $35,790 |
| 90th percentile | $47,840 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.