salary$38,010 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,540per year
Jobs in the area4,930people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Memphis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 44.2% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $38,010 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,660 and $44,540.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 44.2% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.