Veterinary Technician Salary in Kentucky
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,180
per year · $18.06/hr
Typical range
$28,240–$47,200
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-20%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$47,920 /yr
Typical range
$38,932–$60,320
vs. BLS median
+29%
Based on 170 recent veterinary technician job postings in Kentucky that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $37,180. 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
$28,240
25th
$31,780
Median
$37,180
75th
$41,910
90th
$47,200
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,980
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in Kentucky
#43/50
State rank by median pay
1.17
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
364 open veterinary technician jobs in Kentucky
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in Kentucky?
The median veterinary technician salary in Kentucky is $37,180 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,240 and $47,200 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in Kentucky?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in Kentucky is $18.06 per hour.
Where does Kentucky rank for veterinary technician pay?
Kentucky ranks #43 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 1,980 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in Kentucky right now?
Recent job postings in Kentucky that disclose pay advertise a median of $47,920 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $38,932–$60,320), based on 170 postings — higher than the BLS median of $37,180.