How much does a therapist make in Memphis?
$57,910a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $27.84 an hour or $4,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.84
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,270Median: $57,910Highest 10%: $92,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 25th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 75th | $67,890 | $32.64 | |
| 90th | $92,630 | $44.53 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Knoxville, TN | $79,280 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,390 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $27.84 ($57,910 a year).
Do therapists make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $57,910 against $77,930 nationally, 26% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $56,690, so Memphis pays 2% more.
Where does Memphis rank for therapist pay?
67 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,630 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.