Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,350 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Chattanooga earn between $37,010 and $49,660.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $50K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,740 | $3,562 | $20.55 |
| Median | $39,000 | $3,250 | $18.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,660 | $4,138 | $23.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($43,960) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $42,740 | $39,000 | $31,820 | $53,350 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $43,960 | $42,810 | $31,660 | $57,040 | 1,640 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $42,740, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $36,522 a year, or $3,043 a month and $1,405 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,522 | $3,043 |
| Working in GA | $35,137 | $2,928 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $42,740 buys what about $46,729 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 5th of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($48,070).
- Knoxville$48,070
- Nashville$45,160
- Memphis$43,090
- Kingsport$43,000
- Chattanooga$42,740
- Johnson City$40,450
- Clarksville$39,940
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Tennessee
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Chattanooga?
$20.55 an hour on average, and $18.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $36,522 a year ($3,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,740. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
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 29-2056; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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