May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Memphis
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
564 occupations
Across 564 occupations with published wages in Memphis, neurologists record the highest median at $535,950 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Memphis
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neurologists | $535,950 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $388,960 | 950 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $325,520 | 60 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $298,620 | 340 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $256,240 | 360 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $243,240 | 200 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $238,040 | 280 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $196,680 | 680 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,670 | — | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $168,200 | 120 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,790 | 1,710 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $156,830 | 240 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $155,420 | 210 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $143,880 | 2,750 | |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | $141,340 | 120 | |
| 16 | Physicists | $139,810 | — | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $138,560 | 760 | |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | $138,300 | 40 | |
| 19 | Lawyers | $134,440 | 1,670 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $134,220 | 1,460 | |
| 21 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $133,150 | 120 | |
| 22 | Marketing Managers | $132,540 | 1,180 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $130,580 | 1,430 | |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $129,830 | 130 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $129,080 | 110 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 37,750 | $39,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 19,460 | $63,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 17,050 | $32,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,320 | $27,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,760 | $81,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,200 | $37,280 |
| Cashiers | 10,840 | $29,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,730 | $102,510 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,360 | $44,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 9,060 | $38,610 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,550 | 8,060 |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,180 | 780 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,280 | 420 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,230 | 2,270 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,250 | 160 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,260 | 460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,290 | 3,530 |
| Passenger Attendants | $27,380 | 120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,490 | 15,320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.