Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $39,590 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($47,380)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,490; the top 10% earn over $50,530. Nationally the range is $35,710 to $63,180.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $39,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,490 and the top 10% earn over $50,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for veterinary technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $47,380). Living costs are not included.