Childcare Workers pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for childcare workers is $14.26 an hour ($29,660 a year). About 13,650 people work in this job there.

$14.26Median hourly pay

$26,910–$35,200Middle half of workers, yearly

13,650People in this job in Tennessee

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for childcare workers in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$10.45	$21,730
25% of workers	$12.94	$26,910
Half of workers (median)	$14.26	$29,660
75% of workers	$16.92	$35,200
90% of workers	$18.29	$38,050

Childcare Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$34,450	5,280
Knoxville	$29,590	1,800
Johnson City	$29,030	330
Chattanooga	$28,860	1,190
Memphis	$28,860	2,780
Cleveland	$28,510	250
Clarksville	$28,420	770
Kingsport-Bristol	$28,190	320
Morristown	$27,800	110
Jackson	$27,540	300

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for childcare workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 150,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,280
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,360
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$49,200
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$47,380
Recreation Workers	$33,580
Residential Advisors	$34,700
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other	$32,070

Other job titles for this job

House ManagerFamily ManagerChildren S AideDaycare TeacherInfant TeacherToddler TeacherNursery SupervisorCare AssistantAfter School CoordinatorAfter School CounselorBaby AttendantBaby Sitter

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.