How much does a child make in Memphis?
$56,090a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $26.97 an hour or $4,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.97
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 202 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,800Median: $56,090Highest 10%: $85,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,800 | $20.58 | |
| 25th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $56,090 | $26.97 | |
| 75th | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $85,590 | $41.15 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Clarksville, TN | $59,230 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,090 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,020 |
| Knoxville, TN | $56,310 |
| Nashville, TN | $55,630 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,960 |
| Kingsport, TN | $53,040 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,330 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $65,290 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,430 |
| Clergy | $59,240 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,010 |
| Social Worker | $53,680 |
| Substance Abuse | $50,260 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $49,870 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,630 |
| Counselor | $49,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $26.97 ($56,090 a year).
Do childs make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $56,090 against $59,550 nationally, 6% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $56,310, so Memphis pays 0% more.
Where does Memphis rank for child pay?
202 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,590 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.