How much does a personal care and service worker make in Memphis?
$30,970a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $14.89 an hour or $2,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.89
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,820Median: $30,970Highest 10%: $45,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,820 | $10.49 | |
| 25th | $27,410 | $13.18 | |
| Median | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 75th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 90th | $45,780 | $22.01 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| Nashville, TN | $37,970 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,270 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,670 |
Related jobs in Memphis
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $14.89 ($30,970 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $30,970 against $41,600 nationally, 26% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $32,070, so Memphis pays 3% less.
Where does Memphis rank for personal care and service worker pay?
102 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,780 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.