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Veterinary Technician Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$19.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,605/year ($2,717/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 42nd of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,670 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $39,590 a year — though pay ranges from $28,490 for newcomers to $50,530 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,670 Veterinary Technician jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $39,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,605 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,571 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,029 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,386 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,605 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Kentucky?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Kentucky is $39,590 per year ($19.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,300 and $46,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $39,590, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $32,605 per year ($2,717 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,670 Veterinary Technician jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.