Veterinary Assistant Salary in Kentucky
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$32,590
per year · $16.26/hr
Typical range
$23,750–$45,490
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-16%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$32,240 /yr
Typical range
$23,500–$37,000
vs. BLS median
-1%
Based on 49 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Kentucky that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $32,590. 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
$23,750
25th
$29,210
Median
$32,590
75th
$38,130
90th
$45,490
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
930
Veterinary Assistants employed in Kentucky
#44/51
State rank by median pay
0.63
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
122 open veterinary assistant jobs in Kentucky
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Kentucky?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Kentucky is $32,590 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $23,750 and $45,490 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Kentucky?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Kentucky is $16.26 per hour.
Where does Kentucky rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks #44 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 930 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Kentucky right now?
Recent job postings in Kentucky that disclose pay advertise a median of $32,240 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $23,500–$37,000), based on 49 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $32,590.