Childcare Workers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #38 of 51 · TN
12.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,720 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,660
Employment 13,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,730P25 $26,910 Median $29,660P75 $35,200P90 $38,050
About 80% of childcare workerss in Tennessee earn between $21,730 and $38,050. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Tennessee is $30,720, about 12.3% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $34,450 | $33,950 | 5,280 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,590 | $29,570 | 1,800 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,030 | $29,950 | 330 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28,860 | $29,240 | 1,190 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $28,860 | $29,390 | 2,780 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,510 | $27,470 | 250 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $28,420 | $28,010 | 770 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $28,190 | $28,170 | 320 |