DOL Median (Kentucky)
$65,000
vs National
-26.8%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,968
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Kentucky earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,968 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BluePearl Vet LLC | $162,500 | 17 |
| Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Assoiciates PLLC | $81,120 | 1 |
| FLEMING REGIONAL SPAY NEUTER CLINIC | $66,000 | 3 |
| FLORENCE VETERINARY SERVICES PLLC | $65,000 | 4 |
| OUTER LOOP VETERINARY SERVICES, PLLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| HURSTBOURNE VETERINARY SERVICES PLLC | $65,000 | 3 |
| SPRINGHURST VETERINARY SERVICES PLLC | $65,000 | 2 |
| Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates PLLC | $60,000 | 7 |
| LEXINGTON EQUINE SUGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE PLLC. | $38,000 | 2 |
| BAKER AND DORTON PLLC | $28,000 | 3 |
| FLEMING REGIONAL CLINIC | N/A | 3 |
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NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-Paying Roles in Kentucky
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $607,360Cardiologists · $550,000Physicians, All Other · $291,200Neurologists · $279,000Chief Executives · $180,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Veterinarians make in Kentucky?
The median Veterinarians salary in Kentucky is $65,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Kentucky earns 26.8% less than the national median of $88,816, or $69,968 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.