How much does a teacher and instructor make in Memphis?
$61,110a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,070Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $96,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,070 | $10.13 | |
| 25th | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| Median | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $96,040 | $46.17 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,770 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,420 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,580 |
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 |
| 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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $61,110 against $66,140 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $50,000, so Memphis pays 22% more.
Where does Memphis rank for teacher and instructor pay?
123 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,040 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.