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Average salary by job family in Memphis
| Management | $136,320 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $115,670 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,060 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,130 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,860 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,260 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,200 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,740 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,610 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,440 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $55,600 |
| Protective Service | $51,270 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,520 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,510 |
| Production | $48,100 |
| Sales and Related | $47,940 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,230 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,260 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,480 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,830 |
Highest-paying jobs in Memphis
- Neurologists$439,130
- Physicians, All Other$379,900
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$370,050
- Family Medicine Physicians$344,940
- Chief Executives$254,350
- Pediatricians, General$232,680
- Nurse Anesthetists$228,640
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$227,630
- Dentists, General$208,090
- Personal Financial Advisors$184,300
Most common jobs in Memphis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 37,750 | $41,130 | $39,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 19,460 | $66,500 | $63,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 17,050 | $35,140 | $32,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,320 | $27,980 | $27,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,760 | $87,370 | $81,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,200 | $39,360 | $37,280 |
| Cashiers | 10,840 | $29,200 | $29,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,730 | $132,440 | $102,510 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,360 | $45,050 | $44,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 9,060 | $41,310 | $38,610 |
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Cost of living in Memphis
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,240 therefore buys what $65,351 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $247,229, 3.8 times the median household income of $64,743.
$247,229typical home value
$64,743median household income
92.2BEA price parity
1,341,606metro population
Take-home pay in Memphis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,020 | $31,122 | $2,593 |
| Median wage | $46,890 | $39,856 | $3,321 |
| Average wage | $60,240 | $50,583 | $4,215 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,400 | $58,356 | $4,863 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Memphis
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$254K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175K
- Financial Managers$169K
- Purchasing Managers$168K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Natural Sciences Managers$163K
- Administrative Services Managers$159K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- Public Relations Managers$151K
- Marketing Managers$149K
- Sales Managers$146K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$145K
- Training and Development Managers$142K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$137K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$133K
- General and Operations Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Fundraising Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, All Other$110K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Funeral Home Managers$97K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Gambling Managers$92K
- Emergency Management Directors$90K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$88K
- Lodging Managers$83K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal6 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical48 jobs
- Neurologists$439K
- Physicians, All Other$380K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$370K
- Family Medicine Physicians$345K
- Pediatricians, General$233K
- Nurse Anesthetists$229K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$228K
- Dentists, General$208K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Optometrists$118K
- Nurse Midwives$114K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Radiation Therapists$94K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$91K
- Chiropractors$90K
- Audiologists$88K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Surgical Assistants$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$72K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Paramedics$65K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Therapists, All Other$62K
- Recreational Therapists$61K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Athletic Trainers$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Dietetic Technicians$42K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Software Developers$123K
- Database Architects$118K
- Statisticians$111K
- Data Scientists$110K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$94K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Web Developers$84K
- Computer Programmers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$76K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering25 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$133K
- Aerospace Engineers$132K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$124K
- Electrical Engineers$119K
- Chemical Engineers$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Environmental Engineers$105K
- Materials Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$101K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Engineers, All Other$94K
- Landscape Architects$84K
- Surveyors$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$76K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Drafters, All Other$73K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science20 jobs
- Physicists$145K
- Psychologists, All Other$145K
- Microbiologists$112K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$98K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$85K
- Chemists$84K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- School Psychologists$84K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- Urban and Regional Planners$72K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Forensic Science Technicians$57K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$52K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$184K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Financial Examiners$113K
- Financial Risk Specialists$105K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Credit Analysts$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Labor Relations Specialists$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Insurance Underwriters$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Logisticians$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$73K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Credit Counselors$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$52K
- Tax Preparers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair32 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$108K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Millwrights$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$53K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$52K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$52K
- Home Appliance Repairers$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library44 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$73K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$72K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Curators$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Tutors$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$51K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$42K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Electricians$63K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$63K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$62K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$53K
- Pipelayers$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48K
- Roofers$48K
- Construction Laborers$47K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$46K
- Fence Erectors$46K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$40K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$67K
- Social Workers, All Other$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Clergy$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Community Health Workers$41K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media22 jobs
- Art Directors$99K
- Technical Writers$90K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$80K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$73K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Interpreters and Translators$67K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Editors$66K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$64K
- Writers and Authors$63K
- Interior Designers$61K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$61K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$59K
- Film and Video Editors$58K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$54K
- Audio and Video Technicians$53K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$53K
- Coaches and Scouts$49K
- Photographers$45K
- Floral Designers$39K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$96K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$69K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Firefighters$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$53K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$43K
- Animal Control Workers$43K
- Security Guards$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33K
- School Bus Monitors$31K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27K
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$135K
- Transportation Inspectors$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$61K
- Crane and Tower Operators$59K
- Light Truck Drivers$59K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$56K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$53K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$48K
- Traffic Technicians$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Bus Drivers, School$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$30K
- Passenger Attendants$28K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- New Accounts Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Correspondence Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Order Clerks$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Gambling Cage Workers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Production63 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$104K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$90K
- Gas Plant Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Machinists$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$47K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Etchers and Engravers$46K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Furniture Finishers$45K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$118K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Real Estate Brokers$61K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- Advertising Sales Agents$52K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$35K
- Telemarketers$32K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
- Psychiatric Aides$34K
- Orderlies$33K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Concierges$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Gambling Dealers$32K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, All Other$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Bartenders$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
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Salary in Memphis: questions
What is a good salary in Memphis?
Half of all workers in the Memphis metro earn less than $46,890 and the average is $60,240. Earning more than $70,400 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Memphis to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,218, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Memphis?
Neurologists ($439,130), Physicians, All Other ($379,900), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($370,050).
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. Area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820), all occupations and 564 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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