Childcare Workers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Childcare Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $27,755 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.4% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 14,060 childcare workers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $26,020 to $30,980 depending on location.
$27,755
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$30,980
Highest paying metro
$26,020
Lowest paying metro
14,060
Employed in Tennessee
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $30,980 | $28,570 | $35,020 | 5,090 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,030 | $23,770 | $32,690 | 1,820 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28,670 | $23,480 | $30,380 | 1,090 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $28,240 | $23,220 | $30,850 | 2,700 |
| North Central Tennessee | $27,960 | $22,030 | $28,510 | 430 |
| East Tennessee | $27,920 | $22,010 | $29,950 | 340 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,510 | $22,530 | $29,640 | 730 |
| Cleveland, TN | $27,400 | $22,680 | $29,380 | 200 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,340 | $23,780 | $29,910 | 100 |
| Johnson City, TN | $27,210 | $23,100 | $27,880 | 240 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $26,880 | $24,820 | $29,260 | 250 |
| West Tennessee | $26,880 | $21,640 | $28,470 | 300 |
| South Central Tennessee | $26,530 | $21,780 | $28,390 | 410 |
| Jackson, TN | $26,020 | $22,030 | $28,800 | 360 |