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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($22.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Memphis, TN job market overview (July 2026)

The Memphis, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,298 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 / Manager135$115k n=3—
Retail Associate82—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier57——
Registered Nurse44—$48.50/hr n=4
Delivery Driver32——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time105—$26.61/hr n=42
Full-time63$50k n=12$18.34/hr n=4
Contract33——
Intern14——
Temporary9——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail500$115k n=4$18.34/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants283——
Healthcare225$127k n=4$46/hr n=31
Professional Services172—$46/hr n=28
Transportation & Logistics124$50k n=8—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager135
  • Retail Associate82
  • Crew / Cashier57
  • Registered Nurse44
  • Delivery Driver32
  • Server / Host30

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses30
  • Pharmacy Technicians26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Physical Therapists8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail500
  • Food Service / Restaurants283
  • Healthcare225
  • Professional Services172
  • Transportation & Logistics124
  • Consumer Goods77

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,074 · 83%
  • Part-time105 · 8%
  • Full-time63 · 5%
  • Contract33 · 3%
  • Intern14 · 1%
  • Temporary9 · 1%

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