Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Kentucky earn a median of $34,140 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,520; the top 10% earn over $45,430. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,410 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Kentucky
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Kentucky?
The median is $34,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,520 and the top 10% earn over $45,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.