How much does a childcare worker make in Jackson?
$27,540a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $13.24 an hour or $2,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.24
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 317 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,720Median: $27,540Highest 10%: $30,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,720 | $9.00 | |
| 25th | $21,920 | $10.54 | |
| Median | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 75th | $29,570 | $14.22 | |
| 90th | $30,680 | $14.75 |
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 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,190 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $13.24 ($27,540 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $27,540 against $34,980 nationally, 21% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $29,660, so Jackson pays 7% less.
Where does Jackson rank for childcare worker pay?
317 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,680 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.