Veterinarian Salary in Kentucky
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$98,210
per year · $51.77/hr
Typical range
$50,700–$178,520
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-28%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$115,000 /yr
Typical range
$90,000–$130,000
vs. BLS median
+17%
Based on 127 recent veterinarian job postings in Kentucky that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $98,210. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Kentucky
10th
$50,700
25th
$75,220
Median
$98,210
75th
$122,860
90th
$178,520
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,250
Veterinarians employed in Kentucky
#42/48
State rank by median pay
1.20
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
233 open veterinarian jobs in Kentucky
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Kentucky?
The median veterinarian salary in Kentucky is $98,210 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $50,700 and $178,520 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Kentucky?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Kentucky is $51.77 per hour.
Where does Kentucky rank for veterinarian pay?
Kentucky ranks #42 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 1,250 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Kentucky right now?
Recent job postings in Kentucky that disclose pay advertise a median of $115,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $90,000–$130,000), based on 127 postings — higher than the BLS median of $98,210.