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Childcare Workers in Tennessee earned a median of $29,660 a year ($14.26 an hour) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $34,980; 13,650 were employed there, ranking #36 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $29,660 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $30,720 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.26 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $21,730 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $26,910 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $35,200 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $38,050 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 13,650 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.162 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.25 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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