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Wages by occupation in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
In Memphis, TN-MS-AR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $45,610 in May 2024, with 620,100 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Memphis, TN-MS-AR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $45,610 in May 2024, with 620,100 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $216,380 for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, the lowest $23,170 for Bartenders. The largest occupation by headcount is Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand with 39,160 jobs at a median of $37,910. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242 | — | $216,380 | $205,020 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 250 | $208,050 | $161,790 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 200 | $192,670 | $135,610 | $237,830 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 710 | $178,340 | $61,920 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 230 | $175,810 | $69,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | — | $173,990 | $111,910 | $213,240 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 170 | $166,330 | $75,510 | $214,090 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 190 | $158,580 | $75,340 | $203,650 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 1,690 | $152,110 | $92,960 | $222,420 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 260 | $144,480 | $92,260 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | — | $135,350 | $81,430 | $177,520 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 3,110 | $134,480 | $73,310 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 1,490 | $134,230 | $61,620 | $161,690 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 40 | $132,250 | $62,140 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 110 | $131,560 | $82,090 | $226,060 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 1,220 | $130,960 | $74,140 | $226,600 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 1,540 | $130,310 | $74,680 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 790 | $129,650 | $81,790 | $231,030 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 200 | $129,510 | $70,280 | $210,160 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 100 | $129,440 | $74,380 | $161,070 | evidence → |
| Sales Engineers 41-9031 | 70 | $128,530 | $61,330 | $180,950 | evidence → |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1063 | 30 | $125,790 | $65,130 | $157,960 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 610 | $124,370 | $75,850 | $169,650 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 330 | $124,260 | $91,990 | $137,780 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 130 | $124,170 | $54,740 | $217,710 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 310 | $123,780 | $90,990 | $170,760 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 2,140 | $123,140 | $70,300 | $216,010 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 1,740 | $121,510 | $62,830 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 2,190 | $116,860 | $60,070 | $146,680 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 2,500 | $116,470 | $71,120 | $161,200 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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