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How much does a child make in Jackson?

$53,960a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $25.94 an hour or $4,497 a month.

Hourly
$25.94
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
228 of 390
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,370Median: $53,960Highest 10%: $75,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,370$17.97
25th$45,640$21.94
Median$53,960$25.94
75th$68,970$33.16
90th$75,830$36.46

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for childs.

Clarksville, TN$59,230
Morristown, TN$58,090
Cleveland, TN$58,020
Knoxville, TN$56,310
Memphis, TN$56,090
Nashville, TN$55,630
Johnson City, TN$53,980
Kingsport, TN$53,040
Chattanooga, TN$52,330
Child salary in Tennessee Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,010
Educational$55,400
Healthcare Social Worker$54,520
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,250
Counselor$52,880
Marriage and Family Therapist$48,600
Substance Abuse$46,520
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,820
Rehabilitation Counselor$40,190
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$37,170
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $25.94 ($53,960 a year).

Do childs make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $53,960 against $59,550 nationally, 9% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $56,310, so Jackson pays 4% less.

Where does Jackson rank for child pay?

228 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,830 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.