Nannies Salary in Tennessee
Nannies in Tennessee earn a median of $29,660 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Childcare Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,650
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,730; the top 10% earn over $38,050. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,280 median in Tennessee
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500 median in Tennessee
- Childcare Workers$29,660 median in Tennessee
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,070 median in Tennessee
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$97,700 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Recreational Therapists$51,910 median in Tennessee
Nannies pay in Tennessee
How much do nannies make in Tennessee?
The median is $29,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,730 and the top 10% earn over $38,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for nannies?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.