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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+113 this week — 113 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (32% 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 1,124 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 / Manager131$115k n=3—
Retail Associate87—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier58——
Pharmacy41——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time75—$18.34/hr n=14
Full-time66$50k n=11$18.34/hr n=4
Contract45——
Temporary19$57k n=6—
Intern19——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail491$115k n=4$18.34/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants248——
Healthcare221$78k n=9—
Transportation & Logistics124$50k n=6—
Financial Services72$44k n=7—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager131
  • Retail Associate87
  • Crew / Cashier58
  • Pharmacy41
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36
  • Delivery Driver26

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other47
  • Registered Nurses42
  • Pharmacy Technicians39
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers19
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Pharmacists17

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail491
  • Food Service / Restaurants248
  • Healthcare221
  • Transportation & Logistics124
  • Financial Services72
  • Consumer Goods70

Employment mix

  • Unspecified900 · 80%
  • Part-time75 · 7%
  • Full-time66 · 6%
  • Contract45 · 4%
  • Temporary19 · 2%
  • Intern19 · 2%

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