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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+212 this week — 261 added vs 49 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (33% appear duplicated)

Memphis, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Memphis, TN job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,257 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Memphis, TN job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager133$115k n=3—
Retail Associate85—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier60——
Pharmacy45——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead38——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time94—$18.34/hr n=14
Contract91——
Full-time74$80k n=11$18.34/hr n=4
Intern17——
Temporary13——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail519$115k n=5$18.34/hr n=18
Food Service / Restaurants247——
Healthcare230$80k n=5—
Transportation & Logistics226$50k n=5—
Consumer Goods76$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager133
  • Retail Associate85
  • Crew / Cashier60
  • Pharmacy45
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead38
  • Delivery Driver29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other43
  • Registered Nurses41
  • Pharmacy Technicians34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers16
  • Pharmacists15

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail519
  • Food Service / Restaurants247
  • Healthcare230
  • Transportation & Logistics226
  • Consumer Goods76
  • Financial Services73

Employment mix

  • Unspecified968 · 77%
  • Part-time94 · 7%
  • Contract91 · 7%
  • Full-time74 · 6%
  • Intern17 · 1%
  • Temporary13 · 1%

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