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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+156 this week — 247 added vs 91 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (31% 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 1,172 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 / Manager122$115k n=3—
Retail Associate88—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier48——
Pharmacy44——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead27——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time91$21k n=4$18.34/hr n=14
Contract83$122k n=3—
Full-time71$80k n=11$18.34/hr n=4
Intern16——
Temporary15——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail506$115k n=7$18.34/hr n=19
Healthcare229$70k n=6—
Transportation & Logistics213$50k n=5—
Food Service / Restaurants190$21k n=3—
Consumer Goods72$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager122
  • Retail Associate88
  • Crew / Cashier48
  • Pharmacy44
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead27
  • Engineering19

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

  • Retail506
  • Healthcare229
  • Transportation & Logistics213
  • Food Service / Restaurants190
  • Consumer Goods72
  • Financial Services71

Employment mix

  • Unspecified896 · 76%
  • Part-time91 · 8%
  • Contract83 · 7%
  • Full-time71 · 6%
  • Intern16 · 1%
  • Temporary15 · 1%

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