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Veterinarians Salary in Tennessee

Veterinarians in Tennessee earn a median of $124,350 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$124,350
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($130,100)
Rank among states
33 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,730

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,500; the top 10% earn over $167,900. Nationally the range is $73,920 to $215,700.

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Veterinarians pay in Tennessee

How much do veterinarians make in Tennessee?

The median is $124,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,500 and the top 10% earn over $167,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for veterinarians?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $130,100). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses