How much does a child make in Tennessee?
$56,310a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Tennessee. That is $27.07 an hour or $4,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.07
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,650Median: $56,310Highest 10%: $77,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $56,310 | $27.07 | |
| 75th | $68,720 | $33.04 | |
| 90th | $77,230 | $37.13 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,960 |
| Kingsport, TN | $53,040 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 28. Montana | $56,780 |
| 29. Florida | $56,550 |
| 30. Wyoming | $56,420 |
| 31. Tennessee | $56,310 |
| 32. New Mexico | $56,160 |
| 33. Texas | $55,680 |
| 34. Kansas | $54,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.07 ($56,310 a year).
Do childs make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $56,310 against $59,550 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for child pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays childs the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $59,230 a year.
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.