How much does a veterinarian make in Kentucky?
$104,100a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Kentucky. That is $50.05 an hour or $8,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.05
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $104,100Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| Median | $104,100 | $50.05 | |
| 75th | $136,600 | $65.65 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.36 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $111,400 |
| Huntington, WV | $111,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $109,100 |
| Louisville, KY | $108,000 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $97,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 40. Kansas | $107,100 |
| 41. Alabama | $105,600 |
| 42. Mississippi | $105,400 |
| 43. Kentucky | $104,100 |
| 44. Nebraska | $103,500 |
| 45. North Dakota | $102,200 |
| 46. Montana | $99,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $50.05 ($104,100 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $104,100 against $130,100 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for veterinarian pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays veterinarians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $127,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.