The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Kentucky is $32,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,830.
Pay spans roughly $23,750 at the 10th percentile to $45,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.67 per hour. An estimated 930 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $32,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.67 |
| 10th percentile | $23,750 |
| 90th percentile | $45,490 |
| Employment | 930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.