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How much does an educational make in Jackson?

$55,400a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $26.63 an hour or $4,617 a month.

Hourly
$26.63
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
327 of 386
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $55,400Highest 10%: $70,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,470$17.53
25th$43,170$20.75
Median$55,400$26.63
75th$69,770$33.54
90th$70,320$33.81

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Memphis, TN$65,290
Cleveland, TN$62,820
Clarksville, TN$60,760
Nashville, TN$60,550
Kingsport, TN$60,350
Knoxville, TN$58,640
Chattanooga, TN$56,660
Morristown, TN$48,760
Johnson City, TN$45,250
Educational salary in Tennessee Educational salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,010
Healthcare Social Worker$54,520
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,250
Child$53,960
Counselor$52,880
Marriage and Family Therapist$48,600
Substance Abuse$46,520
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,820
Rehabilitation Counselor$40,190
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$37,170
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an educational make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $26.63 ($55,400 a year).

Do educationals make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $55,400 against $64,330 nationally, 14% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $59,960, so Jackson pays 8% less.

Where does Jackson rank for educational pay?

327 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,320 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.