$77,401
Avg. Median Salary
-12% vs national
$175,810
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $77,401,
which is 12% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $175,810 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $27,730.
The largest employer category is Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers with 15,990 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $175,810 | 230 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,110 | 1,690 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $134,480 | 3,110 |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $134,230 | 1,490 |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $130,960 | 1,220 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,990 | $60,070 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,810 | $27,730 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 13,570 | $79,250 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 10,580 | $100,760 |
| 5 | Customer Service Representatives | 9,880 | $39,830 |
All Occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $175,810 | 230 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,110 | 1,690 |
| Financial Managers | $134,480 | 3,110 |
| Pharmacists | $134,230 | 1,490 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,960 | 1,220 |
| Physician Assistants | $124,260 | 330 |
| Sales Managers | $123,140 | 2,140 |
| Lawyers | $121,510 | 1,740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $116,860 | 2,190 |
| Software Developers | $116,470 | 2,500 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,800 | 280 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,620 | 2,310 |
| Data Scientists | $101,760 | 250 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,360 | 750 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,100 | 350 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,760 | 10,580 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,990 | 1,430 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,590 | 740 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $97,490 | 1,490 |
| Information Security Analysts | $96,240 | 380 |
| Financial Analysts | $90,920 | 810 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $82,940 | 790 |
| Medical Scientists | $80,370 | N/A |
| Registered Nurses | $79,250 | 13,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $75,050 | 2,330 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $74,080 | 4,030 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $65,720 | 2,000 |
| Loan Officers | $62,870 | 1,020 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $61,630 | 4,830 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,070 | 15,990 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $58,890 | 4,220 |
| Electricians | $57,770 | 2,970 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $57,750 | 5,640 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,310 | 1,570 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $55,010 | 2,860 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $54,920 | 510 |
| Graphic Designers | $54,520 | 580 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $54,470 | 1,440 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $53,980 | 1,700 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $52,000 | 1,800 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $49,840 | 1,590 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $49,420 | 8,900 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $49,100 | 1,170 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $47,570 | 2,990 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,230 | 6,490 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,460 | 3,710 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $43,160 | 5,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,830 | 9,880 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,560 | 4,520 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $31,580 | 7,070 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,850 | 7,480 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,240 | 2,700 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,030 | 4,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,730 | 14,810 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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