Preschool Teacher Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median preschool teacher in the Memphis area earns $36,250 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 6% above the Tennessee median ($34,280). Half of the 1,290 preschool teachers there earn between $29,650 and $47,420.
Median $36,250
10th: $24,23090th: $63,730
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,230 | $27,160 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $29,650 | $29,290 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,250 | $34,280 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $47,420 | $53,450 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $63,730 | $64,480 | $61,390 |
| Average | $39,940 | $41,170 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 1,290 | 5,420 | 478,780 |
Memphis, TN ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $34,510
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
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Similar jobs in Memphis, TN
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,510
- High School Teacher: $62,230
- Middle School Teacher: $58,380
- Teaching Assistant: $29,330
- Substitute Teacher: $31,930
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.