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📚 Elementary School Teacher Salary

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Memphis, TN (2026)

Elementary school teachers instruct students in grades K–6 in public and private schools.

Median Annual Salary

$56,440

in Memphis · BLS OEWS

Real Purchasing Power

$61,473

adjusted for local cost of living

Elementary School Teachers in Memphis

The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Memphis, TN is $56,440 per year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. This works out to approximately $4,703/month or $27/hour.

Compared to the median across all surveyed cities ($77,950), Memphis pays 28% less than the typical city.

Memphis has a cost of living index of 91.8 (US average = 100), so your salary goes further here than the nominal figure suggests. In inflation-adjusted terms, $56,440 in Memphis is equivalent to $61,473 in a city at the US average cost of living.

BLS wage data is collected at the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level, so this figure represents the Memphis metro area, not just the city itself.

Top 10 Cities for Elementary School Teachers by Salary

RankCityMedian Salary
1Oakland, CA$103,520
2Berkeley, CA$103,520
3San Francisco, CA$103,520
4Melbourne, FL$102,960
5Palm City, FL$102,960
6Titusville, FL$102,960
7Palm Bay, FL$102,960
8Ontario, CA$97,240
9San Bernardino, CA$97,240
10Riverside, CA$97,240

Source: BLS OEWS · Metro-level data

Other Occupations in Memphis

OccupationMedian Salary
💻Software Developer$115,680
🏥Registered Nurse$82,140
Electrician$56,700
📊Accountant$79,990

Full cost of living profile for Memphis

See median rent, home values, cost of living index, air quality, and more for Memphis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median Elementary School Teacher salary in Memphis?

The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Memphis, TN is $56,440 per year, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does Memphis Elementary School Teacher pay compare nationally?

Memphis Elementary School Teacher pay ($56,440) is 28% below the median across surveyed cities ($77,950).

Does cost of living affect Elementary School Teacher salaries in Memphis?

Yes. Memphis has a cost of living index of 91.8 (US average = 100). After adjusting for local prices, a $56,440 salary in Memphis has the purchasing power of approximately $61,473 in an average-cost city.

Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) · Methodology