verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinary Technician Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$39,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.03/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,670
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,911 #42 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Kentucky, explained

Veterinary technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $39,590 per year ($19.03 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $28,490, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $50,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $39,590 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $39,590 is worth about $43,911 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #42 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,490
$13.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,590
$19.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,530
$24.29/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $39,590 $43,911
Virginia $52,090 $51,521 −$12,500
Indiana $48,720 $52,202 −$9,130
Ohio $47,990 $51,728 −$8,400
Illinois $46,440 $46,460 −$6,850
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 −$3,930
Tennessee $42,810 $46,598 −$3,220
West Virginia $37,700 $42,124 +$1,890

Veterinary Technician in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Kentucky?

Veterinary technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $39,590 per year ($19.03 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay veterinary technicians well?

At $39,590, Kentucky pays 16% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,670 work in the state.

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