Childcare Workers in Tennessee

Is Tennessee a good place for you to work as a Childcare Worker?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Childcare Workers in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Childcare Workers in Tennessee is growing faster than average.

• Childcare Workers in Tennessee earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Childcare Worker Career?

• Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
• Human Development & Family Studies
• Child Care Provider/Assistant

How Many Childcare Workers Work in Tennessee?

In 2018, there were 9,660 Childcare Workers working in the state.

There were 8,120 Childcare Workers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 1,540 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 7,890 Childcare Workers working in it, which means Tennessee has more Childcare Workers than average.

Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Childcare Workers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.9%.

Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 3,530 annual Childcare Workers job openings in Tennessee, and 24,280 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 189,100 annual jobs and 1,300,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Childcare Workers Make in Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Childcare Workers ranged from $16,430 to $28,660 with $19,760 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $7.9 to $13.78. The median hourly rate was $9.5.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $9.28 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.22.

The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Tennessee Metros for Childcare Workers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Childcare Workers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN	3,250	$22,410
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	2,310	$19,230
Knoxville, TN	1,530	$18,550
Chattanooga, TN-GA	940	$20,550
Clarksville, TN-KY	600	$18,330
Jackson, TN	260	$18,170
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA	200	$19,210
Johnson City, TN	200	$20,190
Cleveland, TN	150	$18,000
Morristown, TN	40	$18,350

Top States for Childcare Workers Employment

View the list below to see where most Childcare Workers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	60,460	$26,360
New York	47,260	$26,780
Texas	46,890	$20,070
Florida	30,070	$21,870
Pennsylvania	25,370	$21,270
North Carolina	18,830	$21,540
Ohio	18,630	$20,820
New Jersey	18,490	$24,470
Michigan	17,510	$22,150
Illinois	17,440	$22,380
Georgia	14,790	$19,660
Virginia	14,410	$22,210
Massachusetts	13,300	$27,680
Missouri	12,930	$21,550
Minnesota	11,830	$24,150
Kentucky	11,340	$19,840
Arizona	10,450	$23,930
Tennessee	9,660	$19,760
Connecticut	9,490	$25,720
Nebraska	9,090	$22,510

Below are the states where Childcare Workers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$30,880
Massachusetts	$27,680
Vermont	$27,600
Washington	$27,270
Alaska	$26,930
Colorado	$26,880
New York	$26,780
California	$26,360
Connecticut	$25,720
Rhode Island	$25,280

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Jsonin under License

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