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Memphis, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+223 this week — 223 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (33% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)

Memphis, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Memphis, TN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,213 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 / Manager131$115k n=3—
Retail Associate88—$18.25/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier59——
Pharmacy45——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract83$107k n=4—
Part-time81—$18.34/hr n=14
Full-time72$83k n=10$18.34/hr n=4
Temporary19$76k n=4—
Intern16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail497$115k n=5$18.34/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants248——
Healthcare222$83k n=7—
Transportation & Logistics213$50k n=5—
Financial Services72$44k n=7—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager131
  • Retail Associate88
  • Crew / Cashier59
  • Pharmacy45
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36
  • Delivery Driver29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other44
  • Registered Nurses42
  • Pharmacy Technicians35
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers17
  • Pharmacists15

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail497
  • Food Service / Restaurants248
  • Healthcare222
  • Transportation & Logistics213
  • Financial Services72
  • Consumer Goods71

Employment mix

  • Unspecified942 · 78%
  • Contract83 · 7%
  • Part-time81 · 7%
  • Full-time72 · 6%
  • Temporary19 · 2%
  • Intern16 · 1%

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