DOL Median (Tennessee)
$74,797
vs National
-15.8%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,832
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,797
-15.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Tennessee earns $74,797 in nominal terms, which is 15.8% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,832 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway Vet Alliance LLC dba Thrive Pet Healthcare | $177,500 | 7 |
| Vanderbilt University | $162,360 | 1 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $108,000 | 9 |
| NASHVILLE PET EMERGENCY CLINIC, INC. | $82,000 | 3 |
| The University of Tennessee | $47,000 | 7 |
| PEVAX GERMANTOWN, PC | $46,571 | 1 |
| PETVAX GERMANTOWN, PC | $46,571 | 2 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Veterinarians
NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-Paying Roles in Tennessee
Surgeons, All Other · $450,000Physicians, All Other · $275,000Pediatricians, General · $249,600Chief Executives · $200,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $166,400Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Veterinarians make in Tennessee?
The median Veterinarians salary in Tennessee is $74,797 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Tennessee earns 15.8% less than the national median of $88,816, or $82,832 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.