How much does a substitute teacher make in Memphis?
$31,930a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.35 an hour or $2,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.35
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,100Median: $31,930Highest 10%: $41,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,100 | $11.11 | |
| 25th | $26,640 | $12.81 | |
| Median | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 75th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 90th | $41,960 | $20.17 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Clarksville, TN | $34,280 |
| Nashville, TN | $30,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $30,760 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,500 |
| Cleveland, TN | $26,590 |
| Johnson City, TN | $25,520 |
| Jackson, TN | $23,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $21,520 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.35 ($31,930 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $31,930 against $41,670 nationally, 23% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $29,500, so Memphis pays 8% more.
Where does Memphis rank for substitute teacher pay?
238 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,960 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.