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State comparison · 2025

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Kentucky

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $60,630. In Kentucky, $39,590. After cost-of-living, the gap is 24.8% — not 53.1%.

Nominal pay gap
+53.1%
California vs Kentucky
COL-adjusted gap
+24.8%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$60,630
p25
$51,570
p75
$64,100
p10
$48,240
p90
$75,860
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
Hiring velocity (180d)
+700%
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Kentucky

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$39,590
p25
$36,300
p75
$46,560
p10
$28,490
p90
$50,530
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
90.2
See full breakdown for Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.