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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)
  • Few reposted listings (29% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($55k vs $140k national)

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 912 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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 / Manager118$115k n=3—
Retail Associate86—$18.25/hr n=7
Pharmacy44——
Crew / Cashier38——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead24——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time77$21k n=3$18.34/hr n=14
Full-time53$83k n=10$18.34/hr n=4
Contract22$122k n=3—
Intern16——
Temporary14——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail501$115k n=7$18.34/hr n=19
Healthcare216$55k n=6—
Food Service / Restaurants151$21k n=3—
Financial Services71$44k n=7—
Consumer Goods67$115k n=3$18.34/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager118
  • Retail Associate86
  • Pharmacy44
  • Crew / Cashier38
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead24
  • Cook / Kitchen19

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

  • Retail501
  • Healthcare216
  • Food Service / Restaurants151
  • Financial Services71
  • Consumer Goods67
  • Professional Services48

Employment mix

  • Unspecified730 · 80%
  • Part-time77 · 8%
  • Full-time53 · 6%
  • Contract22 · 2%
  • Intern16 · 2%
  • Temporary14 · 2%

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