How much does a teaching assistant make in Memphis?
$29,330a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $14.10 an hour or $2,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.10
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 298 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,490Median: $29,330Highest 10%: $40,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,490 | $11.77 | |
| 25th | $28,420 | $13.66 | |
| Median | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 75th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 90th | $40,270 | $19.36 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Nashville, TN | $32,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,840 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,260 |
| Jackson, TN | $29,190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,370 |
| Knoxville, TN | $26,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $26,520 |
| Morristown, TN | $26,200 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,940 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $14.10 ($29,330 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $29,330 against $36,780 nationally, 20% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $29,210, so Memphis pays 0% more.
Where does Memphis rank for teaching assistant pay?
298 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,270 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.