How much does a child make in Nashville?
$55,630a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.75
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,750Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $75,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| 25th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 75th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $75,440 | $36.27 |
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 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,960 |
| Kingsport, TN | $53,040 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,330 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,040 |
| Director | $64,340 |
| Clergy | $60,720 |
| Educational | $60,550 |
| Social Worker | $58,780 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,250 |
| Substance Abuse | $50,810 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,630 |
| Health Education Specialist | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).
Do childs make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $55,630 against $59,550 nationally, 7% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $56,310, so Nashville pays 1% less.
Where does Nashville rank for child pay?
210 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,440 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.