How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Kentucky?
$39,590a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Kentucky. That is $19.03 an hour or $3,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.03
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,490Median: $39,590Highest 10%: $50,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| 75th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $50,530 | $24.29 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,380 |
| Louisville, KY | $44,710 |
| Lexington, KY | $43,430 |
| Clarksville, TN | $38,190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 39. Idaho | $42,120 |
| 40. Montana | $41,170 |
| 41. Utah | $40,560 |
| 42. Kentucky | $39,590 |
| 43. Texas | $39,410 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $39,100 |
| 45. South Carolina | $39,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $19.03 ($39,590 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,590 against $47,380 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $48,380 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.