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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$35,770
- Paducah$34,560
- Louisville$34,480
- Elizabethtown$33,810
- Owensboro$32,320
- Bowling Green$31,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $35,770 | $34,590 | $29,100 | $28,803 | 93 |
| Paducah | $34,560 | $31,200 | $28,840 | $28,166 | 86 |
| Louisville | $34,480 | $30,830 | $28,300 | $28,037 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $33,810 | $29,730 | $27,920 | $27,621 | 91 |
| Owensboro | $32,320 | $29,070 | $27,120 | $26,560 | 89 |
| Bowling Green | $31,100 | $29,510 | $28,450 | $25,576 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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