Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$34,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.41

per hour

Employment

1,840

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-10.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Kentucky pays 10.5% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,576

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$26,520

25th

$29,350

Median

$34,140

75th

$36,520

90th

$45,430

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).