How much does a communications teacher make in Memphis?
$79,060a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $38.01 an hour or $6,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.01
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,140Median: $79,060Highest 10%: $97,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| 25th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| Median | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 75th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $97,590 | $46.92 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Knoxville, TN | $103,300 |
| Nashville, TN | $66,630 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,900 |
| Engineering Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,650 |
| Business Teacher | $96,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $80,380 |
| History Teacher | $78,670 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $77,620 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $77,400 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,330 |
| Psychology Teacher | $76,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $38.01 ($79,060 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $79,060 against $78,580 nationally, 1% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $66,630, so Memphis pays 19% more.
Where does Memphis rank for communications teacher pay?
52 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,590 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.