How much does a veterinarian make in Tennessee?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Tennessee. That is $59.78 an hour or $10,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.78
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,500Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $167,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,500 | $47.36 | |
| 25th | $104,900 | $50.43 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.78 | |
| 75th | $151,800 | $72.97 | |
| 90th | $167,900 | $80.72 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $126,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $125,800 |
| Memphis, TN | $125,100 |
| Johnson City, TN | $122,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $121,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $111,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $107,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $105,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 30. Iowa | $124,600 |
| 31. Indiana | $124,500 |
| 32. Louisiana | $124,400 |
| 33. Tennessee | $124,400 |
| 34. Utah | $124,000 |
| 35. South Carolina | $122,100 |
| 36. Idaho | $116,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $59.78 ($124,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $124,400 against $130,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for veterinarian pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays veterinarians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $126,200 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.