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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Tennessee
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $33,950 | $34,450 | $29,460 | $29,459 | 96 |
| Johnson City | $29,950 | $29,030 | $25,630 | $26,245 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $29,570 | $29,590 | $27,020 | $25,939 | 93 |
| Memphis | $29,390 | $28,860 | $23,280 | $25,795 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $29,240 | $28,860 | $26,910 | $25,674 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $28,170 | $28,190 | $25,980 | $24,808 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $28,010 | $28,420 | $22,650 | $24,676 | 91 |
| Morristown | $27,560 | $27,800 | $24,650 | $24,306 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $27,470 | $28,510 | $24,260 | $24,232 | 88 |
| Jackson | $26,160 | $27,540 | $21,920 | $23,153 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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