Veterinarians Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Veterinarians in Tennessee earn a median salary of $114,049 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $125,510. An estimated 1,640 veterinarians are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $104,000 to $129,770 depending on location.
$114,049
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$129,770
Highest paying metro
$104,000
Lowest paying metro
1,640
Employed in Tennessee
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Veterinarians salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $129,770 | $104,830 | $164,900 | 150 |
| Nashville, TN | $128,710 | $107,640 | $157,830 | 530 |
| Knoxville, TN | $127,680 | $104,520 | $148,730 | 210 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $123,780 | $105,610 | $156,030 | 310 |
| East Tennessee | $113,030 | $101,430 | $132,440 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $111,080 | $100,450 | $131,980 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $107,500 | $100,550 | $128,920 | 60 |
| Morristown, TN | $106,950 | $101,940 | $152,640 | 30 |
| North Central Tennessee | $106,950 | $101,420 | $126,220 | 60 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $104,610 | $80,620 | $133,660 | 60 |
| West Tennessee | $104,530 | $99,200 | $132,510 | 60 |
| South Central Tennessee | $104,000 | $94,420 | $131,390 | 70 |