How much does a childcare worker make in Memphis?
$28,860a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $13.88 an hour or $2,405 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.88
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 270 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,740Median: $28,860Highest 10%: $36,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,740 | $10.45 | |
| 25th | $23,280 | $11.19 | |
| Median | $28,860 | $13.88 | |
| 75th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 90th | $36,750 | $17.67 |
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 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,510 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,190 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,800 |
| Jackson, TN | $27,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $13.88 ($28,860 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $28,860 against $34,980 nationally, 17% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $29,660, so Memphis pays 3% less.
Where does Memphis rank for childcare worker pay?
270 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,750 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.