Veterinarian salary in
Louisville/Jefferson County.
Veterinarians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area earn a median annual wage of $108,000 ($51.92/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 360 working in the area.
Median salary
$108,000
$51.92/hr
17% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$44,200
High · 90th pct
$167,890
Pay rank
#71of 75 metros
Veterinarians
360
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Louisville/Jefferson County actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Louisville/Jefferson County
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $62,390–$155,940
Top earners make 3.8× what entry-level vets earn
How Louisville/Jefferson County compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Louisville/Jefferson County?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $108,000 ($51.92/hour). The middle 50% earn between $62,390 and $155,940.
How does Louisville/Jefferson County compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $108,000 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The median hourly rate works out to $51.92, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Louisville/Jefferson County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
See the Kentucky state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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