Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Tennessee
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Tennessee earn an average of $36,330 a year. That is $4,010 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $38,570.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Tennessee | $36,330 | $17.47 |
| Virginia | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| Missouri | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| North Carolina | $37,540 | $18.05 |
| Georgia | $36,380 | $17.49 |
| Alabama | $34,780 | $16.72 |
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Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Tennessee?
The average is $36,330 a year, and the median is $36,320. That is $4,010 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$17.47 an hour on average; the median is $17.46.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($38,570), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($36,700). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($33,450).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.