Veterinarian Salary in Kentucky
Based on 1K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$98,210
$47.216/hr
vs National Average
$118,465
-17.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $179K
1K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,700 |
| 25th percentile | $75,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,210 |
| 75th percentile | $122,860 |
| 90th percentile | $178,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,430 |
| 2023 | $96,980 |
| 2024 | $98,210 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,430 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $96,980 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $98,210 | $118,465 |