Salaries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area
Typical pay for 564 jobs in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. The median for all workers is $46,890 a year ($22.54 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$46,890
Median hourly
$22.54
Workers
611,670
vs U.S. median
-8%
Highest paying jobs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | $535,950 | 30 |
| Physicians, All Other | $388,960 | 950 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $325,520 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,620 | 340 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,240 | 360 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,240 | 200 |
| Dentists, General | $238,040 | 280 |
| Chief Executive | $196,680 | 680 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,670 | n/a |
| Pediatricians, General | $168,200 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,790 | 1,710 |
| Purchasing Manager | $156,830 | 240 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $155,420 | 210 |
| Financial Manager | $143,880 | 2,750 |
| Public Relations Manager | $141,340 | 120 |
Most common jobs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 37,750 | $39,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 19,460 | $63,070 |
| Retail Salesperson | 17,050 | $32,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,320 | $27,490 |
| Registered Nurse | 13,760 | $81,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,200 | $37,280 |
| Cashier | 10,840 | $29,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,730 | $102,510 |
| Customer Service Representative | 9,360 | $44,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 9,060 | $38,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,710 | $71,310 |
| Security Guard | 8,450 | $35,100 |
| Light Truck Driver | 8,190 | $48,350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,070 | $32,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 8,060 | $24,550 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Tennessee, salaries in Mississippi, salaries in Arkansas.
All 564 jobs by category
Management Occupations (35)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (28)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (25)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (20)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (6)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (44)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (22)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (48)Healthcare Support Occupations (16)Protective Service Occupations (19)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (9)Personal Care and Service Occupations (22)Sales and Related Occupations (18)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (44)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5)Construction and Extraction Occupations (30)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (32)Production Occupations (63)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (30)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $126,400 | $60.77 | 630 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $70,720 | $34.00 | 310 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $81,690 | $39.28 | 1,990 |
| Computer Programmer | $73,970 | $35.56 | 110 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,640 | $48.38 | 1,700 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,460 | $28.59 | 1,770 |
| Data Scientist | $102,220 | $49.15 | 410 |
| Database Administrator | $92,680 | $44.56 | 250 |
| Database Architect | $124,080 | $59.65 | 120 |
| Information Security Analyst | $97,370 | $46.81 | 490 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $89,250 | $42.91 | 780 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $83,120 | $39.96 | 180 |
| Software Developer | $125,580 | $60.38 | 2,270 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $91,040 | $43.77 | 170 |
| Statistician | $111,690 | $53.70 | 90 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $62,460 | $30.03 | 240 |
| Web Developer | $79,690 | $38.31 | 180 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $78,950 | $37.96 | 130 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $86,380 | $41.53 | 50 |
| Biological Technician | $50,840 | $24.44 | 320 |
| Chemical Technician | $56,390 | $27.11 | 200 |
| Chemist | $76,980 | $37.01 | 120 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $71,870 | $34.55 | 170 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $51,880 | $24.94 | 80 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $78,320 | $37.65 | 130 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,660 | $28.68 | 30 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $46,180 | $22.20 | n/a |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $59,330 | $28.52 | 210 |
| Microbiologist | $114,840 | $55.21 | 70 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,990 | $39.42 | 410 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $57,740 | $27.76 | 120 |
| Physicist | $139,810 | $67.22 | n/a |
| Psychologists, All Other | $138,300 | $66.49 | 40 |
| School Psychologist | $84,390 | $40.57 | 140 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $96,610 | $46.45 | 50 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $66,450 | $31.95 | 30 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $61,560 | $29.60 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $56,090 | $26.97 | 1,810 |
| Clergy | $59,240 | $28.48 | 140 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $49,870 | $23.97 | 330 |
| Community Health Worker | $40,340 | $19.40 | 160 |
| Counselors, All Other | $49,600 | $23.85 | 130 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,290 | $31.39 | 1,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,630 | $23.86 | 110 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,430 | $30.98 | 950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $43,830 | $21.07 | n/a |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,810 | $22.51 | 380 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $58,010 | $27.89 | 270 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,310 | $20.82 | 220 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,530 | $19.49 | 980 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $53,680 | $25.81 | 310 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $50,260 | $24.17 | 1,560 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $109,300 | $52.55 | 70 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $124,870 | $60.04 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $134,440 | $64.63 | 1,670 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $59,880 | $28.79 | n/a |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $56,850 | $27.33 | 1,120 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,810 | $23.95 | 130 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $89,860 | $43.20 | 100 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $47,170 | $22.68 | 180 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $45,570 | $21.91 | 80 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $48,680 | $23.40 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $37,440 | — | 1,060 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $67,830 | $32.61 | 80 |
| Editor | $56,420 | $27.13 | 120 |
| Film and Video Editors | $54,620 | $26.26 | 80 |
| Floral Designer | $37,580 | $18.07 | 120 |
| Graphic Designer | $59,000 | $28.37 | 590 |
| Interior Designer | $58,600 | $28.17 | 220 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,720 | $32.08 | 70 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $48,670 | $23.40 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $31,160 | $14.98 | 1,270 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,560 | $30.08 | 90 |
| Photographer | $38,510 | $18.51 | 110 |
| Producers and Directors | $60,440 | $29.06 | 240 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,000 | $29.33 | 670 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $69,700 | $33.51 | 40 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $48,050 | $23.10 | 40 |
| Technical Writer | $90,710 | $43.61 | 80 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,480 | $28.12 | 170 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $48,200 | $23.17 | 1,200 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $52,440 | $25.21 | 150 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,900 | $14.86 | 7,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $47,320 | $22.75 | 160 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 | $18.87 | 3,350 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,480 | $21.87 | 280 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,470 | $22.82 | 330 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $18.27 | 4,930 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,010 | $30.77 | 150 |
| Orderly | $32,140 | $15.45 | 190 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $29,720 | $14.29 | 240 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,480 | $18.98 | 640 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $32,780 | $15.76 | 140 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,560 | $29.60 | 490 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $38,080 | $18.31 | 80 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,990 | $17.78 | 680 |
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $28,710 | $13.80 | 1,380 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $66,230 | $31.84 | 540 |
| Cooks, All Other | $38,950 | $18.73 | n/a |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,230 | $13.09 | 2,270 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $33,170 | $15.95 | 1,530 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,340 | $17.47 | 4,800 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,880 | $14.37 | 590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,740 | $16.70 | 2,070 |
| Dishwasher | $29,700 | $14.28 | 1,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,490 | $13.21 | 15,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,620 | $19.05 | 5,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $38,530 | $18.52 | 460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,290 | $13.12 | 3,530 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,080 | $14.94 | 820 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,610 | $13.27 | 1,670 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,550 | $11.80 | 8,060 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $46,850 | $22.53 | 700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $54,330 | $26.12 | 380 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $44,160 | $21.23 | n/a |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,580 | $15.66 | 8,070 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,500 | $17.55 | 3,100 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,630 | $15.21 | 4,100 |
| Pest Control Worker | $39,860 | $19.17 | 650 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,290 | $21.77 | 160 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $44,470 | $21.38 | n/a |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $34,070 | $16.38 | 100 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 | $24.01 | 70 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $31,580 | $15.19 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,200 | $15.00 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $59,380 | $28.55 | 40 |