Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Tennessee earn a median of $49,200 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670; the top 10% earn over $79,290. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,590 median in Tennessee
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,850 median in Tennessee
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$72,360 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$88,240 median in Tennessee
- Human Resources Managers$131,760 median in Tennessee
- Instructional Coordinators$74,390 median in Tennessee
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Tennessee
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Tennessee?
The median is $49,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670 and the top 10% earn over $79,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.