Veterinarian Salary in Tennessee
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$125,420
per year · $62.2/hr
Typical range
$83,730–$169,400
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-9%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$140,000 /yr
Typical range
$108,750–$157,500
vs. BLS median
+12%
Based on 95 recent veterinarian job postings in Tennessee that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $125,420. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Tennessee
10th
$83,730
25th
$104,520
Median
$125,420
75th
$154,420
90th
$169,400
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,590
Veterinarians employed in Tennessee
#18/48
State rank by median pay
0.93
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
391 open veterinarian jobs in Tennessee
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796 veterinary practices in Tennessee
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Tennessee?
The median veterinarian salary in Tennessee is $125,420 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $83,730 and $169,400 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Tennessee?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Tennessee is $62.2 per hour.
Where does Tennessee rank for veterinarian pay?
Tennessee ranks #18 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 1,590 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Tennessee right now?
Recent job postings in Tennessee that disclose pay advertise a median of $140,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $108,750–$157,500), based on 95 postings — higher than the BLS median of $125,420.