Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · Tennessee statewide data
$50,760
Median Annual Wage
+29% since 2014
$51,335
Tennessee Median
-1% vs state
584,930
Total Workers
567
Occupations Tracked
Memphis, TN-MS-AR is a Metropolitan Area with 567 tracked occupations and an estimated 584,930 total workers. Wages grew an average of 33.7% from 2014 to 2024, with Management Occupations and Computer and Mathematical Occupations offering the highest median salaries.
Wages by Occupation Group
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $216,380 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,050 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $192,670 |
| Chief Executives | $178,340 |
| Dentists, General | $175,810 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,990 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $166,330 |
| Commercial Pilots | $158,580 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,110 |
| Purchasing Managers | $144,480 |
Job Market Trends
2014 → 2024
+33.7%
avg wage growth since 2014
+4.2%
employment change since 2014
Fastest Wage Growth
| Transportation Inspectors Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+168.9%
$37,730 → $101,440
|
| Massage Therapists Healthcare Support Occupations |
+144.1%
$19,810 → $48,350
|
| Commercial Pilots Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+118.0%
$72,740 → $158,580
|
| Material Moving Workers, All Other Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+111.0%
$18,960 → $40,000
|
| Chefs and Head Cooks Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
+107.8%
$28,980 → $60,220
|
Most Jobs Added
| Manicurists and Pedicurists Personal Care and Service Occupations |
+700.0%
50 → 420
|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants Healthcare Support Occupations |
+500.0%
40 → 270
|
| Commercial Pilots Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
+500.0%
30 → 190
|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
+400.0%
70 → 350
|
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Production Occupations |
+400.0%
30 → 170
|
Wage Declines
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Sales and Related Occupations |
-29.3%
$82,340 → $58,200
|
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters Sales and Related Occupations |
-22.6%
$35,120 → $27,200
|
| Chiropractors Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
-18.2%
$92,530 → $75,730
|
| Interior Designers Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
-18.0%
$59,920 → $49,150
|
| Engineers, All Other Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
-14.3%
$97,350 → $83,420
|
Wage Trends in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
View data table
| Year | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 2024 latest | $50,760 |
| 2023 | $48,460 |
| 2022 | $46,720 |
| 2021 | $46,675 |
| 2020 | $44,455 |
| 2019 | $42,920 |
| 2018 | $41,890 |
| 2017 | $39,960 |
| 2016 | $39,510 |
| 2015 | $39,140 |
| 2014 | $39,320 |