How much does an animal caretaker make in Tennessee?
$30,550a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Tennessee. That is $14.69 an hour or $2,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.69
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,980Median: $30,550Highest 10%: $47,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| Median | $30,550 | $14.69 | |
| 75th | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 90th | $47,020 | $22.61 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $32,810 |
| Knoxville, TN | $32,390 |
| Clarksville, TN | $31,170 |
| Memphis, TN | $31,070 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,290 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,770 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,430 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 32. Missouri | $31,230 |
| 33. North Carolina | $30,870 |
| 34. Kentucky | $30,720 |
| 35. Tennessee | $30,550 |
| 36. South Dakota | $30,390 |
| 37. Michigan | $30,320 |
| 38. Nevada | $30,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.69 ($30,550 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $30,550 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for animal caretaker pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays animal caretakers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $32,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.