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State comparison · 2025

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: Colorado vs District of Columbia

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $61,270. In Colorado, $49,650. After cost-of-living, the gap is 13.6% — not 19%.

Nominal pay gap
-19%
Colorado vs District of Columbia
COL-adjusted gap
-13.6%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Colorado

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$49,650
p25
$46,580
p75
$59,340
p10
$37,820
p90
$60,380
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
103.1
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District of Columbia

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$61,270
p25
$50,390
p75
$80,030
p10
$50,390
p90
$81,990
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
109.9
See full breakdown for District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.