Veterinarians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,260 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Memphis earn between $107,920 and $155,050.
- $101K10th
- $108K25th
- $125KMedian
- $155K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,850 | $11,154 | $64.35 |
| Median | $125,130 | $10,428 | $60.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,920 | $8,993 | $51.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,050 | $12,921 | $74.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Memphis earn 3% more than the Tennessee average ($129,660) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $133,850 | $125,130 | $100,750 | $174,260 | 310 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $133,850, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $102,752 a year, or $8,563 a month and $3,952 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $102,752 | $8,563 |
| Working in MS | $98,130 | $8,178 |
| Working in AR | $98,000 | $8,167 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $133,850 buys what about $145,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd 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 Memphis: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Memphis?
$64.35 an hour on average, and $60.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $102,752 a year ($8,563 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,850. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do veterinarians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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