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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+232 this week — 243 added vs 11 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

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 1,215 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 Associate87—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier58——
Pharmacy44——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract83$122k n=3—
Part-time83—$18.34/hr n=14
Full-time72$115k n=11$18.34/hr n=4
Temporary17$76k n=4—
Intern16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail500$115k n=5$18.34/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants246——
Healthcare224$83k n=9—
Transportation & Logistics213$50k n=5—
Financial Services71$44k n=7—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager133
  • Retail Associate87
  • Crew / Cashier58
  • Pharmacy44
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37
  • 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

  • Retail500
  • Food Service / Restaurants246
  • Healthcare224
  • Transportation & Logistics213
  • Financial Services71
  • Consumer Goods71

Employment mix

  • Unspecified944 · 78%
  • Contract83 · 7%
  • Part-time83 · 7%
  • Full-time72 · 6%
  • Temporary17 · 1%
  • Intern16 · 1%

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