Audiologists pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,290 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Memphis earn between $72,190 and $98,080.
- $64K10th
- $72K25th
- $76KMedian
- $98K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,860 | $7,322 | $42.24 |
| Median | $75,910 | $6,326 | $36.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,190 | $6,016 | $34.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,080 | $8,173 | $47.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Audiologists in Memphis earn 5% less than the Tennessee average ($92,340) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $87,860 | $75,910 | $64,070 | $126,290 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $92,340 | $90,540 | $67,130 | $109,650 | 270 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $87,860, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $70,640 a year, or $5,887 a month and $2,717 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $70,640 | $5,887 |
| Working in AR | $67,877 | $5,656 |
| Working in MS | $67,857 | $5,655 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $87,860 buys what about $95,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($94,680).
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Memphis: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Memphis?
$42.24 an hour on average, and $36.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Memphis?
About $70,640 a year ($5,887 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,860. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do audiologists earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1181; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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