Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Kentucky
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $30,896 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.2% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,000 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $29,000 to $35,410 depending on location.
$30,896
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$35,410
Highest paying metro
$29,000
Lowest paying metro
1,000
Employed in Kentucky
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $35,410 | $31,440 | $39,790 | 330 |
| Lexington, KY | $31,620 | $30,490 | $37,580 | 220 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $31,050 | $28,960 | $35,890 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $29,970 | $27,610 | $35,480 | 190 |
| East Kentucky | $29,840 | $28,270 | $36,030 | 40 |
| West Kentucky | $29,380 | $27,960 | $35,020 | 70 |
| South Central Kentucky | $29,000 | $28,020 | $34,860 | 80 |