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How much does a childcare worker make in Clarksville?

$28,420a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. That is $13.66 an hour or $2,368 a month.

Hourly
$13.66
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
289 of 385
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,860Median: $28,420Highest 10%: $34,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,860$10.03
25th$22,650$10.89
Median$28,420$13.66
75th$31,900$15.34
90th$34,770$16.72

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

Nashville, TN$34,450
Knoxville, TN$29,590
Johnson City, TN$29,030
Chattanooga, TN$28,860
Memphis, TN$28,860
Cleveland, TN$28,510
Kingsport, TN$28,190
Morristown, TN$27,800
Jackson, TN$27,540
Childcare Worker salary in Tennessee Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Clarksville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,250
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,040
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,760
Skincare Specialist$36,300
Animal Caretaker$31,170
Hairdresser$29,900
Recreation Worker$28,520
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,340
Salaries for every job in Clarksville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Clarksville?

The median hourly pay in the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area is $13.66 ($28,420 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in Clarksville than the national average?

No: $28,420 against $34,980 nationally, 19% less.

How does Clarksville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $29,660, so Clarksville pays 4% less.

Where does Clarksville rank for childcare worker pay?

289 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Clarksville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,770 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.