How much does a preschool teacher make in Memphis?
$36,250a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,230Median: $36,250Highest 10%: $63,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,230 | $11.65 | |
| 25th | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 90th | $63,730 | $30.64 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Jackson, TN | $35,980 |
| Kingsport, TN | $34,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $34,600 |
| Nashville, TN | $34,510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,500 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,370 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,320 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,130 |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $17.43 ($36,250 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $36,250 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $34,280, so Memphis pays 6% more.
Where does Memphis rank for preschool teacher pay?
182 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,730 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.