KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1131

Veterinarians Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $98,210 -22% below national average (national: $125,510)
$107,690Mean Annual
$47Median Hourly
1,250Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$98,210
$50,700
10th pct.
$178,520
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$50,700$24.38
25th percentile$75,220$36.16
50th percentile (median)$98,210$47.22
75th percentile$122,860$59.07
90th percentile (top earners)$178,520$85.83
Mean (average)$107,690$51.77

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $98,210
California $158,950 +62%
Washington $155,060 +58%
District of Columbia $153,200 +56%
New Jersey $148,550 +51%
West Virginia $134,290 +37%
Vermont $134,240 +37%
Arizona $132,810 +35%
Massachusetts $131,500 +34%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Information Security Analysts $98,210 1,790
Physical Therapists $97,500 3,570
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $97,020 360
Mechanical Engineers $99,410 3,050
Construction Managers $99,620 2,330
Facilities Managers $96,410 950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Veterinarians salary in Kentucky?

The mean veterinarians salary in Kentucky is $107,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $98,210 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Veterinarians in Kentucky?

Entry-level veterinarianss (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $50,700 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $75,220 per year.

What is the highest Veterinarians salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $178,520 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $122,860 per year.

How does the Kentucky Veterinarians salary compare to the national average?

The median veterinarians salary in Kentucky is $98,210, which is -22% below national average of $125,510.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes