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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$35,810
- Knoxville$35,690
- Memphis$33,910
- Chattanooga$33,390
- Clarksville$32,680
- Jackson$31,290
- Kingsport$31,290
- Morristown$30,370
- Cleveland$30,230
- Johnson City$30,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $35,810 | $32,810 | $29,230 | $30,953 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $35,690 | $32,390 | $28,820 | $30,857 | 93 |
| Memphis | $33,910 | $31,070 | $27,450 | $29,427 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $33,390 | $30,320 | $28,070 | $29,009 | 91 |
| Clarksville | $32,680 | $31,170 | $27,880 | $28,438 | 91 |
| Jackson | $31,290 | $30,890 | $27,260 | $27,322 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $31,290 | $29,290 | $25,810 | $27,322 | 86 |
| Morristown | $30,370 | $27,850 | $23,980 | $26,582 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $30,230 | $28,770 | $23,910 | $26,470 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $30,080 | $28,430 | $25,230 | $26,349 | 88 |
*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 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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