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Veterinarians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$136,140
- Memphis$133,850
- Chattanooga$130,760
- Knoxville$126,610
- Johnson City$124,380
- Clarksville$122,390
- Morristown$121,320
- Kingsport$117,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $136,140 | $126,230 | $117,320 | $104,318 | 96 |
| Memphis | $133,850 | $125,130 | $107,920 | $102,752 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $130,760 | $125,790 | $103,640 | $100,640 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $126,610 | $121,160 | $102,430 | $97,804 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $124,380 | $122,580 | $99,760 | $96,280 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $122,390 | $111,400 | $102,190 | $94,920 | 91 |
| Morristown | $121,320 | $106,950 | $101,940 | $94,179 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $117,630 | $105,090 | $92,110 | $91,583 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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