How much does a childcare worker make in Tennessee?
$29,660a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Tennessee. That is $14.26 an hour or $2,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.26
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,730Median: $29,660Highest 10%: $38,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,730 | $10.45 | |
| 25th | $26,910 | $12.94 | |
| Median | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 75th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $38,050 | $18.29 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Jackson, TN | $27,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 33. Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.26 ($29,660 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $29,660 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for childcare worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays childcare workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $34,450 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.