Teaching Assistant Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median teaching assistant in the Memphis area earns $29,330 a year, 20% below the U.S. median ($36,780) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($29,210). Half of the 4,280 teaching assistants there earn between $28,420 and $37,070.
Median $29,330
10th: $24,49090th: $40,270
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,490 | $22,010 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $28,420 | $23,710 | $31,060 |
| Median | $29,330 | $29,210 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $37,070 | $36,870 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $40,270 | $40,310 | $50,040 |
| Average | $31,740 | $30,660 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 4,280 | 23,280 | 1,420,350 |
Memphis, TN ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for teaching assistant pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($53,950).
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Check my payTeaching assistant pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $32,620
- Seattle, WA: $53,950
- San Francisco, CA: $49,360
- San Jose, CA: $49,010
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- Riverside, CA: $46,330
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,240
- Washington, DC: $46,200
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Similar jobs in Memphis, TN
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,510
- High School Teacher: $62,230
- Middle School Teacher: $58,380
- Substitute Teacher: $31,930
- Preschool Teacher: $36,250
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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.