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Veterinary Technician Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,598/year ($3,383/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 3,720 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $49,650 a year — though pay ranges from $37,820 for newcomers to $60,380 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,720 Veterinary Technician jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $49,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,598 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,778 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,798 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,476 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,383 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Colorado?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Colorado is $49,650 per year ($23.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,580 and $59,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $49,650, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $40,598 per year ($3,383 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,720 Veterinary Technician jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.