Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Memphis
564 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Memphis belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $24,550 per year. The highest is $535,950.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,550 | 8,060 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $25,180 | 780 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,280 | 420 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,230 | 2,270 | |
| 5 | School Bus Monitors | $27,250 | 160 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,260 | 460 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,290 | 3,530 | |
| 8 | Passenger Attendants | $27,380 | 120 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 770 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,490 | 15,320 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | $535,950 | 30 |
| Physicians, All Other | $388,960 | 950 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $325,520 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $298,620 | 340 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $256,240 | 360 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $243,240 | 200 |
| Dentists, General | $238,040 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $196,680 | 680 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,670 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $168,200 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,790 | 1,710 |
| Purchasing Managers | $156,830 | 240 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,420 | 210 |
| Financial Managers | $143,880 | 2,750 |
| Public Relations Managers | $141,340 | 120 |
| Physicists | $139,810 | — |
| Human Resources Managers | $138,560 | 760 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $138,300 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $134,440 | 1,670 |
| Pharmacists | $134,220 | 1,460 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $133,150 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,540 | 1,180 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $130,580 | 1,430 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,830 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $129,080 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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