Childcare Workers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $30,680 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Jackson earn between $21,920 and $29,570.
- $19K10th
- $22K25th
- $28KMedian
- $30K75th
- $31K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,160 | $2,180 | $12.58 |
| Median | $27,540 | $2,295 | $13.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,920 | $1,827 | $10.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,570 | $2,464 | $14.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Jackson earn 15% less than the Tennessee average ($30,720) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $26,160 | $27,540 | $18,720 | $30,680 | 300 |
| Tennessee | $30,720 | $29,660 | $21,730 | $38,050 | 13,650 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $26,160, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $23,153 a year, or $1,929 a month and $890 every two weeks. Taxes take 11% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $26,160 buys what about $30,589 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 10th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($33,950).
- Nashville$33,950
- Johnson City$29,950
- Knoxville$29,570
- Memphis$29,390
- Chattanooga$29,240
- Kingsport$28,170
- Clarksville$28,010
- Morristown$27,560
- Cleveland$27,470
- Jackson$26,160
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Jackson: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Jackson?
$12.58 an hour on average, and $13.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $23,153 a year ($1,929 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,160. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do childcare workers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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