Careers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Part of Tennessee.
Memphis, TN-MS-AR’s regional price level is below the national average (index 92.179, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.8% · 596,036 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Neurologists$535,950
- 2Physicians, All Other$388,960
- 3Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$325,520
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians$298,620
- 5Family Medicine Physicians$256,240
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand37,750 employed
- 2Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers19,460 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons17,050 employed
- 4Fast Food and Counter Workers15,320 employed
- 5Registered Nurses13,760 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Transportation Workers, All Other8.17× national avg
- 2Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other6.33× national avg
- 3Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents6.17× national avg
- 4Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers4.77× national avg
- 5Cargo and Freight Agents4.34× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Neurologists$581,423
- 2Physicians, All Other$421,962
- 3Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$353,139
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians$323,957
- 5Family Medicine Physicians$277,981
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Tennessee state page.