Veterinary Assistant Salary in Tennessee
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$36,440
per year · $17.55/hr
Typical range
$29,410–$44,020
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-7%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$33,000 /yr
Typical range
$25,486–$36,200
vs. BLS median
-9%
Based on 87 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Tennessee that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $36,440. 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
$29,410
25th
$34,670
Median
$36,440
75th
$38,150
90th
$44,020
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,180
Veterinary Assistants employed in Tennessee
#23/51
State rank by median pay
0.90
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
243 open veterinary assistant jobs in Tennessee
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Tennessee?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Tennessee is $36,440 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,410 and $44,020 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Tennessee?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Tennessee is $17.55 per hour.
Where does Tennessee rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks #23 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 2,180 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Tennessee right now?
Recent job postings in Tennessee that disclose pay advertise a median of $33,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $25,486–$36,200), based on 87 postings — lower than the BLS median of $36,440.