Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,820 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Louisville earn between $36,500 and $47,220.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,340 | $3,528 | $20.36 |
| Median | $44,710 | $3,726 | $21.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,500 | $3,042 | $17.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,220 | $3,935 | $22.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($40,880) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $42,340 | $44,710 | $31,420 | $50,820 | 500 |
| Kentucky | $40,880 | $39,590 | $28,490 | $50,530 | 1,670 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $42,340, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $33,904 a year, or $2,825 a month and $1,304 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $34,960 | $2,913 |
| Working in KY | $33,904 | $2,825 |
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 veterinary technologists and technicians? 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 $42,340 buys what about $45,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($43,880).
- Lexington$43,880
- Louisville$42,340
- Bowling Green$36,520
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$20.36 an hour on average, and $21.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $33,904 a year ($2,825 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,340. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
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 29-2056; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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