How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Tennessee?
$36,320a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Tennessee. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,230Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $43,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,230 | $14.53 | |
| 25th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| Median | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $43,700 | $21.01 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,790 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,990 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,170 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,660 |
| Morristown, TN | $35,210 |
| Clarksville, TN | $34,810 |
| Johnson City, TN | $34,520 |
| Kingsport, TN | $33,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 35. Alaska | $36,490 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,420 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,340 |
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $36,320 against $38,150 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,790 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.