Babysitting jobs in Tennessee

Childcare workers in Tennessee earned a median of $29,660 a year in , 15% below the U.S. median, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

13 jobs below

Current babysitting openings in Tennessee

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  1. Church Nursery Child Care Provider at SitterTree, view job on Careerjet

    SitterTree Bristol, TN

    Pay: $20–$25 an hour

    , Piney Flats, Elizabethton, and surrounding communities. Plus, get access to babysitting and nannying jobs with families... jobs are available? Babysitting , nanny, church nursery. How many hours a…

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Babysitting pay in Tennessee at a glance

Median annual pay
$29,660
· Childcare workers
15% below the U.S. median (U.S. $34,980, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$21,730–$38,050
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
13,650
· Wage and salary jobs, childcare workers
Rank among states
35th of 50
· By median pay, childcare workers
  1. Church Nursery Child Care Provider at SitterTree, view job on Careerjet

    SitterTree Nashville, TN

    Pay: $20–$25 an hour

    , Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nolensville, and surrounding communities. Plus, get access to babysitting and nannying... care jobs are available? Babysitting , nanny, church nursery. How many hours a week…

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  2. Church Nursery Child Care Provider at SitterTree, view job on Careerjet

    SitterTree Columbia, TN

    Pay: $20–$25 an hour

    to babysitting and nannying jobs with families. To get started, create a profile on the SitterTree app. Book jobs on the app and then... each job FAQS What type of child care jobs are available?…

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  3. Church Nursery Child Care Provider at SitterTree, view job on Careerjet

    SitterTree Knoxville, TN

    Pay: $20–$25 an hour

    staff Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts Qualifications Previous babysitting or child care... from September through December! Plus, get access to babysitting and nannying jobs with…

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Babysitting pay and employment in Tennessee

Median annual pay
$29,660
· Childcare workers
15% below the U.S. median (U.S. $34,980, May 2025)
Typical pay range
$21,730–$38,050
· 10th to 90th percentile
Total employment
13,650
· Wage and salary jobs, childcare workers
Rank among states
35th of 50
· By median pay, childcare workers

Pay by babysitting occupation in Tennessee

Median annual pay, typical range and total employment in Tennessee,
Occupation Median pay, Tennessee U.S. median Typical range Jobs
Childcare workers $29,66015% below the U.S. median $34,980 $21,730–$38,050 13,650

Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one. Jobs counts wage and salary jobs, not people, and leaves out the self-employed.

Babysitting jobs in neighboring states

Median annual pay for childcare workers, May 2025

  • Alabama $22,720
  • Arkansas $28,450
  • Georgia $28,020
  • Kentucky $28,920
  • Mississippi $22,050
  • Missouri $30,790
  • North Carolina $29,140
  • Virginia $34,330

About babysitting jobs

Babysitting and childcare jobs involve caring for children in private homes and childcare settings. Duties often include supervising play, preparing meals and keeping children safe. Requirements vary by employer and state and may include a background check or first-aid training.

Questions about babysitting jobs in Tennessee

How much do childcare workers make in Tennessee?

The median annual wage for childcare workers in Tennessee was $29,660 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 15% below the U.S. median of $34,980 (May 2025).

How does Tennessee rank for childcare workers pay?

Tennessee ranks 35th of 50 states with published figures for median annual pay of childcare workers (May 2025).

What do most childcare workers in Tennessee earn?

Most earn between $21,730 and $38,050 a year: 10% of workers earned less than the lower figure and 10% earned more than the upper one (May 2025).

Sources

  • Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, estimates. Median pay is the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less.
  • Jobs In Each State is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are updated when the bureau publishes new data.
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