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Memphis, TN-MS-AR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+98 this week — 154 added vs 56 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (33% appear duplicated)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR job market overview (May 2026)

The Memphis, TN-MS-AR job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 993 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Memphis, TN-MS-AR.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager129$115k n=3—
Retail Associate82—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier49——
Pharmacy45——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead35——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time77—$18.34/hr n=14
Full-time53$50k n=11$18.34/hr n=4
Contract26——
Intern17——
Temporary12——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail511$115k n=5$18.34/hr n=18
Healthcare225$51k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants207——
Financial Services72$44k n=8—
Consumer Goods71$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager129
  • Retail Associate82
  • Crew / Cashier49
  • Pharmacy45
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead35
  • Delivery Driver26

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses41
  • Pharmacy Technicians34
  • Pharmacists15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Managers, All Other11

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail511
  • Healthcare225
  • Food Service / Restaurants207
  • Financial Services72
  • Consumer Goods71
  • Professional Services50

Employment mix

  • Unspecified808 · 81%
  • Part-time77 · 8%
  • Full-time53 · 5%
  • Contract26 · 3%
  • Intern17 · 2%
  • Temporary12 · 1%

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