Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$36,320

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.46

per hour

Employment

3,530

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-4.8%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Tennessee pays 4.8% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,694

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$30,230

25th

$34,520

Median

$36,320

75th

$38,230

90th

$43,700

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).