Animal Caretakers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #38 of 51 · TN
8.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,110 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,550
Employment 6,110
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,980P25 $28,110 Median $30,550P75 $36,170P90 $47,020
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Tennessee earn between $23,980 and $47,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Tennessee is $34,110, about 8.6% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $32,810 | $35,810 | 2,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $32,390 | $35,690 | 840 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $31,170 | $32,680 | 180 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $31,070 | $33,910 | 850 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,890 | $31,290 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,320 | $33,390 | 560 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29,890 | $31,190 | 220 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29,420 | $31,070 | 230 |