Childcare Workers Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $26,020 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.51
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $29,310
Employed locally 360
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $22,030
    50th (median)
    $26,020
    75th
    $28,800
    90th
    $29,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Childcare Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $30,980
    Knoxville, TN $29,030
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $28,670
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,240
    Clarksville, TN-KY $27,510
    Cleveland, TN $27,400

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Residential Advisors $27,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,260
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,300
    Recreation Workers $30,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Jackson, TN is $12.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.75 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Jackson, TN is 18.8% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,030.