How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Memphis?
$80,380a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.64
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,230Median: $80,380Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $66,660 | $32.05 | |
| Median | $80,380 | $38.64 | |
| 75th | $96,640 | $46.46 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.80 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Knoxville, TN | $81,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $81,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $66,020 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,580 |
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 |
| Communications Teacher | $79,060 |
| 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 nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $38.64 ($80,380 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $80,380 against $80,250 nationally, 0% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $80,050, so Memphis pays 0% more.
Where does Memphis rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
84 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 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.