Childcare Worker Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median childcare worker in the Memphis area earns $28,860 a year ($13.88 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 3% below the Tennessee median ($29,660). Half of the 2,780 childcare workers there earn between $23,280 and $32,560.
Median $28,860
10th: $21,74090th: $36,750
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,740 | $21,730 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $23,280 | $26,910 | $29,360 |
| Median | $28,860 | $29,660 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $32,560 | $35,200 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $36,750 | $38,050 | $46,010 |
| Average | $29,390 | $30,720 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,780 | 13,650 | 518,910 |
Memphis, TN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Nashville, TN: $34,450
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.