Veterinarians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,890 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Louisville earn between $62,390 and $155,940.
- $44K10th
- $62K25th
- $108KMedian
- $156K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,050 | $9,588 | $55.31 |
| Median | $108,000 | $9,000 | $51.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,390 | $5,199 | $30.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,940 | $12,995 | $74.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($112,730) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $115,050 | $108,000 | $44,200 | $167,890 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $112,730 | $104,100 | $44,200 | $169,220 | 1,190 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $115,050, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $83,327 a year, or $6,944 a month and $3,205 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $86,346 | $7,196 |
| Working in KY | $83,327 | $6,944 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $115,050 buys what about $123,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($129,420).
- Lexington$129,420
- Louisville$115,050
- Bowling Green$102,120
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Louisville?
$55.31 an hour on average, and $51.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $83,327 a year ($6,944 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,050. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do veterinarians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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 29-1131; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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