Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro earn a median of $61,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,410 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $59,980. It ranks #246 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,410 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Knoxville, TNmedian $61,980
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $61,460
- Johnson City, TNmedian $61,330
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $60,000
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $59,830
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $59,760
- Cleveland, TNmedian $59,330
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $58,760
Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Memphis?
The BLS median is $61,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,410 jobs pay between $52,680 and $64,590. The 10th percentile is $48,160 and the 90th is $76,630.
Is Memphis a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $59,980. It ranks #246 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.