Veterinarians pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,880 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Clarksville earn between $102,190 and $130,010.
- $97K10th
- $102K25th
- $111KMedian
- $130K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,390 | $10,199 | $58.84 |
| Median | $111,400 | $9,283 | $53.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,190 | $8,516 | $49.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,010 | $10,834 | $62.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Clarksville earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($129,660) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $122,390 | $111,400 | $96,980 | $155,880 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $129,660 | $124,350 | $98,500 | $167,900 | 1,730 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $122,390, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $94,920 a year, or $7,910 a month and $3,651 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $94,920 | $7,910 |
| Working in KY | $90,754 | $7,563 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $122,390 buys what about $134,573 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 6th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($136,140).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Clarksville?
$58.84 an hour on average, and $53.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $94,920 a year ($7,910 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,390. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do veterinarians earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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