The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Colorado is $39,480 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,700.
Pay spans roughly $34,440 at the 10th percentile to $45,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.98 per hour. An estimated 2,950 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $39,480 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.98 |
| 10th percentile | $34,440 |
| 90th percentile | $45,670 |
| Employment | 2,950 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.