Veterinarians pay range in Morristown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,940 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Morristown earn between $101,940 and $152,640.
- $98K10th
- $102K25th
- $107KMedian
- $153K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,320 | $10,110 | $58.33 |
| Median | $106,950 | $8,912 | $51.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,940 | $8,495 | $49.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,640 | $12,720 | $73.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Morristown vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Morristown earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($129,660) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | $121,320 | $106,950 | $97,950 | $167,940 | 30 |
| 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 Morristown
On the average salary of $121,320, a single filer in Morristown takes home about $94,179 a year, or $7,848 a month and $3,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Morristown a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Morristown area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $121,320 buys what about $140,475 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Morristown ($44,280). A typical home costs $301,029, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Tennessee cities
Morristown ranks 7th 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 Morristown: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Morristown?
$58.33 an hour on average, and $51.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Morristown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Morristown?
About $94,179 a year ($7,848 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,320. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do veterinarians earn more in Morristown than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Morristown, TN (34100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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