Veterinarian salary in
Knoxville.
Veterinarians in the Knoxville, TN metro area earn a median annual wage of $121,160 ($58.25/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 260 working in the area.
Median salary
$121,160
$58.25/hr
7% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$100,470
High · 90th pct
$170,290
Pay rank
#69of 75 metros
Veterinarians
260
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Knoxville actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Knoxville
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $102,430–$133,840
Top earners make 1.7× what entry-level vets earn
How Knoxville compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Knoxville?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $121,160 ($58.25/hour). The middle 50% earn between $102,430 and $133,840.
How does Knoxville compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $121,160 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Knoxville?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.25, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Knoxville compare to the rest of Tennessee?
See the Tennessee state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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