salary$61,510 a yearmedian pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,630per year
Jobs in the area5,410people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 27.3% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $61,510 a year. Most earn between $48,160 and $76,630.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 27.3% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.