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Memphis Employment

Employment and Industries in the Memphis, Tennessee Area

Memphis, Tennessee is an ideal location for manufacturing and distribution companies due to its central location and its transportation infrastructure. Although the manufacturing sector has declined its still an important part of the economy. Services are now the largest economic element in Memphis. Industries with significant roles for the city are food processing, financial services, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Memphis also has a noteworthy film industry. Memphis is also a major cotton market and an important center for hardwood and wood and paper products.

The Memphis economy is bolstered by numerous nationally and internationally known businesses including about 150 companies from 22 countries. The city is the headquarters for FedEx Corporation, International Paper and Fred's Stores. Federal Express Corporation is the largest employer in Memphis, Tennessee. The Memphis International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports regarding cargo tonnage. Other companies with a large presence in the region are Belz Enterprises, AutoZone Incorporated, First Horizon National Corporation, Harrah's, Cargill Cotton, and Hilton.

The science and technology sectors are represented by companies such as Buckman Laboratories, Brother Industries USA, Morgan-Keegan, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Sharp Manufacturing of America, Wright Medical Technologies and Smith & Nephew.

Memphis has been placed in the top 8 of the 50 best major metro areas in the country for starting and growing a business by Inc Magazine. Memphis was named as one of the most successful models for economic development in the south by Southern Business and Development magazine. In addition, the agri-research sector, health related industries and high-tech bio sector are regarded as having strong growth potential.

Shown below is a list of the largest employers in Memphis, Tennessee:

  • Federal Express Corporation
  • Memphis City Schools
  • United States Government
  • Methodist Healthcare
  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corp
  • Shelby County Government
  • Memphis City Government
  • Naval Support Activity Mid-South
  • Tennessee State Government
  • Shelby County Schools
  • University of Tennessee Memphis
  • Park Place Entertainment
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • United Postal Service
  • Kroger Delta Marketing
  • International Paper
  • First Tennessee Bank
  • University of Memphis
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • Horseshoe Casino & Hotel

The city's major nonagricultural employment segments:

  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Government
  • Professional and business services
  • Healthcare
  • Educational services
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Manufacturing

Details about Memphis, Tennessee: Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 82.4 (national average: 100). Adult population that has earned a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%.

Some of the organizations that offer information and help to local businesses are:

The Memphis Business Journal offers details about local business and industry.

Most Popular Jobs in Memphis, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses13,52061,100$44,840 - 79,22024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education8,60045,000$35,290 - 56,30014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products5,87054,850$27,780 - 90,1308%51%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education5,74043,960$34,980 - 54,8006%96%
5Accountants and auditors3,99060,320$35,850 - 95,30018%79%
6Chief executives2,510157,610$64,610 - 2%65%
7Financial managers2,44084,160$41,710 - 132,69013%60%
8Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products2,12083,150$39,270 - 159,54012%51%
9Pharmacists1,950110,260$82,970 - 137,65022%97%
10Sales managers1,95097,350$48,780 - 158,81010%69%
11Lawyers1,780120,160$45,420 - 11%99%
12Managers, all other1,74099,210$46,210 - 156,3007%55%
13Computer programmers1,72069,910$43,070 - 98,6900%73%
14Medical and clinical laboratory technicians1,38033,390$22,290 - 47,74015%51%
15Special education teachers, secondary school1,28043,190$34,890 - 52,8609%87%
16Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents1,230125,680$37,760 - 25%67%
17Computer systems analysts1,23066,790$40,240 - 98,49029%68%
18Network and computer systems administrators1,13070,290$44,880 - 100,60027%50%
19Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education1,09041,600$33,020 - 53,51011%95%
20Management analysts1,07070,190$37,010 - 102,50022%78%
21Computer software engineers, systems software1,05074,140$50,740 - 102,72028%85%
22Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers1,02092,490$61,960 - 132,15013%74%
23Marketing managers1,01090,180$42,540 - 152,70014%69%
24Medical and health services managers1,01083,030$46,210 - 129,98016%57%
25Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,00041,300$23,880 - 57,36020%87%
26Training and development specialists96055,560$29,950 - 81,00018%56%
27Child, family, and school social workers93036,340$24,280 - 50,18019%77%
28Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation92044,440$26,570 - 70,7405%58%
29Educational, vocational, and school counselors92043,920$29,750 - 59,63013%73%
30Computer and information systems managers90086,850$41,020 - 129,33016%73%
31Medical and clinical laboratory technologists89055,950$42,300 - 71,86012%51%
32Education administrators, elementary and secondary school86078,680$57,540 - 102,7608%78%
33Financial specialists, all other86069,580$37,660 - 103,32012%50%
34Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists77043,300$26,130 - 67,70018%56%
35Librarians75045,560$32,990 - 59,0504%85%
36Medical and public health social workers74051,680$34,080 - 71,68024%77%
37Financial analysts73067,120$39,320 - 95,65034%87%
38Engineers, all other72084,440$59,780 - 107,0406%82%
39Physical therapists72079,490$54,580 - 109,23027%89%
40Graphic designers71049,980$25,690 - 94,69010%55%
41Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other69063,060$35,990 - 94,42017%56%
42Industrial engineers69073,350$44,370 - 106,34020%74%
43Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists68076,010$38,820 - 126,98016%99%
44Mental health counselors63029,470$22,050 - 46,02030%73%
45Mechanical engineers60078,660$42,360 - 142,2104%78%
46Self-enrichment education teachers58032,830$19,550 - 46,37023%54%
47Engineering managers58097,010$46,610 - 151,6407%84%
48Social and human service assistants55025,330$15,360 - 35,81034%58%
49Teachers and instructors, all other55049,530$18,160 - 83,4009%54%
50Computer specialists, all other55070,000$40,580 - 99,23015%68%
51Network systems and data communications analysts54068,130$44,360 - 105,34053%57%
52Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors52039,880$26,610 - 50,83034%73%
53Electrical engineers51076,440$50,440 - 105,2406%81%
54Public relations specialists49045,230$27,230 - 71,90018%81%
55Social and community service managers47051,070$32,070 - 76,79025%72%
56Rehabilitation counselors45036,300$27,000 - 48,40023%73%
57Computer software engineers, applications45072,440$44,190 - 100,59045%85%
58Advertising sales agents44054,120$16,740 - 131,55020%56%
59Civil engineers41090,890$46,630 - 18%87%
60Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists40056,830$35,500 - 83,80018%56%
61Purchasing managers39080,010$32,710 - 144,7603%57%
62Compensation and benefits managers38088,160$44,930 - 156,62012%58%
63Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other37041,400$22,450 - 68,60015%72%
64Dietitians and nutritionists36046,450$28,830 - 68,6909%72%
65Speech-language pathologists34059,710$41,620 - 93,41011%98%
66Occupational therapists33078,350$45,240 - 126,47023%90%
67Coaches and scouts33041,810$13,750 - 67,58015%60%
68Instructional coordinators32049,360$35,390 - 74,93023%79%
69Sales and related workers, all other32039,570$17,500 - 76,91014%62%
70Health educators31037,000$23,770 - 60,10026%58%
71Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists31032,490$24,400 - 44,03011%58%
72Dentists, general310150,420$74,330 - 9%100%
73Personal financial advisors290102,250$47,550 - 41%81%
74Vocational education teachers, secondary school28047,540$36,010 - 61,5800%96%
75Detectives and criminal investigators26058,860$33,330 - 91,48017%54%
76Architects, except landscape and naval25071,250$39,270 - 125,04018%88%
77Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program25033,430$22,460 - 51,85024%78%
78Advertising and promotions managers25071,300$28,980 - 126,0906%76%
79Education administrators, postsecondary25087,470$37,010 - 14%78%
80Mental health and substance abuse social workers24037,140$24,550 - 50,20030%77%
81Database administrators23066,760$34,940 - 104,51029%72%
82Legislators22027,740$13,130 - 51,8301%65%
83Credit analysts20055,790$33,930 - 83,6602%60%
84Financial examiners20095,390$32,870 - 11%76%
85Merchandise displayers and window trimmers20030,630$14,090 - 56,30011%55%
86Tax preparers20042,560$16,730 - 88,4100%54%
87Training and development managers19077,290$45,930 - 126,34016%58%
88Community and social service specialists, all other19034,770$21,860 - 49,85025%58%
89Musicians and singers190 $ - 10%53%
90Veterinarians19097,150$49,400 - 161,07035%100%
91Surveyors19051,490$27,570 - 86,39024%82%
92Chemists18061,790$37,290 - 105,6409%93%
93Human resources managers, all other18089,410$37,870 - 141,61011%58%
94Physician assistants18054,520$28,990 - 87,93027%67%
95Public relations managers18071,600$31,690 - 117,27017%75%
96Biomedical engineers17062,720$43,600 - 94,66021%76%
97Counselors, all other17033,930$26,850 - 45,84017%73%
98Reporters and correspondents17047,070$18,740 - 67,8201%85%
99Meeting and convention planners16045,030$22,680 - 76,98020%67%
100Editors15045,520$28,130 - 67,6302%81%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand29,60022,990$16,540 - 32,5102%5%
2Retail salespersons18,11023,940$14,550 - 37,68012%25%
3Cashiers16,96017,360$13,030 - 23,940-2%10%
4Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer15,34041,010$24,950 - 60,55010%4%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food13,50016,480$12,920 - 23,24018%5%
6Customer service representatives12,59030,940$20,740 - 46,86025%22%
7Office clerks, general11,55027,020$17,700 - 38,52013%19%
8Stock clerks and order fillers11,20022,650$15,360 - 32,390-7%8%
9Security guards10,34020,660$14,480 - 27,11017%13%
10Waiters and waitresses10,16017,720$12,920 - 28,30011%14%
11Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners9,80021,560$13,790 - 30,36015%4%
12General and operations managers8,78090,750$37,910 - 2%48%
13Business operations specialists, all other8,19076,870$40,840 - 110,75021%49%
14Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks8,11028,010$19,040 - 38,6504%6%
15First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers7,25043,490$24,480 - 68,1706%29%
16Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive7,16028,300$18,370 - 40,1801%18%
17Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks6,93034,330$22,240 - 48,67013%16%
18Maintenance and repair workers, general6,31034,690$19,540 - 55,51010%6%
19Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants5,85022,550$17,030 - 29,89018%7%
20First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers5,70040,230$22,100 - 61,4204%25%
21Team assemblers5,59026,590$15,710 - 46,0800%5%
22Executive secretaries and administrative assistants5,49037,540$25,350 - 53,07015%18%
23Industrial truck and tractor operators4,96026,560$19,320 - 35,420-1%2%
24Teacher assistants4,78020,230$13,650 - 26,75010%18%
25Maids and housekeeping cleaners4,68016,960$13,130 - 22,48013%5%
26Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses4,63040,770$29,640 - 57,23014%7%
27Helpers--production workers4,62022,310$15,870 - 31,1300%4%
28Cooks, restaurant4,40023,180$16,720 - 31,53012%5%
29Police and sheriff's patrol officers4,33037,830$28,080 - 49,97011%33%
30Packers and packagers, hand4,16020,680$14,280 - 28,690-11%3%
31Truck drivers, light or delivery services4,11028,900$17,570 - 46,1108%4%
32Food preparation workers4,05018,220$13,430 - 25,03015%7%
33Construction laborers3,97024,660$17,510 - 32,72011%5%
34Receptionists and information clerks3,94024,280$17,270 - 31,94017%13%
35First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers3,88030,470$17,900 - 45,24011%14%
36Landscaping and groundskeeping workers3,60023,620$16,530 - 32,10018%6%
37Cooks, fast food3,35015,300$12,880 - 19,1008%5%
38Counter and rental clerks3,10021,390$13,620 - 31,22023%16%
39First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers3,06046,490$24,000 - 69,130-4%15%
40Electricians2,96043,290$26,930 - 61,9707%7%
41Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders2,94025,590$15,800 - 37,620-4%5%
42Child care workers2,86016,430$13,110 - 20,14018%15%
43Automotive service technicians and mechanics2,85037,430$20,330 - 59,99014%4%
44Medical assistants2,79026,780$20,530 - 33,32035%10%
45Correctional officers and jailers2,51039,990$28,510 - 49,77017%11%
46First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers2,43057,670$33,780 - 90,6907%13%
47Pharmacy technicians2,42028,320$21,070 - 38,38032%16%
48Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers2,31030,130$20,410 - 40,590-6%14%
49Personal and home care aides2,28018,370$16,320 - 20,74051%10%
50Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers2,26017,280$12,920 - 24,68012%6%
51Billing and posting clerks and machine operators2,23031,220$22,500 - 40,9204%15%
52Production workers, all other2,17027,010$16,590 - 40,4502%5%
53Carpenters2,15033,210$20,760 - 45,15010%6%
54Bill and account collectors2,12029,340$18,620 - 40,68023%13%
55Home health aides2,10019,370$13,590 - 28,77049%7%
56Driver/sales workers2,07024,430$13,340 - 40,620-4%4%
57Gaming dealers2,07014,680$12,760 - 17,17024%11%
58Bus drivers, school2,01016,800$13,190 - 19,8409%4%
59Computer support specialists1,99044,360$24,410 - 66,03013%43%
60Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters1,94039,120$26,120 - 58,19011%4%
61Tellers1,87023,700$17,740 - 30,71014%16%
62Assemblers and fabricators, all other1,79021,840$16,540 - 29,350-8%5%
63Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists1,78039,080$26,300 - 56,47012%3%
64First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators1,74064,290$29,360 - 109,77010%17%
65Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,73018,580$13,470 - 24,52010%17%
66First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers1,73051,100$33,150 - 74,3109%10%
67Sales representatives, services, all other1,67049,360$19,770 - 79,54028%48%
68Physicians and surgeons, all other1,670170,480$52,220 - 0%0%
69First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand1,63045,370$26,480 - 68,88013%17%
70Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,63020,140$13,500 - 28,86011%5%
71Bartenders1,62021,120$13,170 - 41,73011%17%
72Preschool teachers, except special education1,57017,800$13,060 - 24,76026%43%
73Dishwashers1,56018,470$14,200 - 23,84010%3%
74Cleaners of vehicles and equipment1,54018,050$13,410 - 24,87014%3%
75Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop1,47016,270$13,040 - 21,91010%8%
76First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,45059,180$22,810 - 93,9504%38%
77Administrative services managers1,43059,630$28,550 - 104,53012%40%
78Parts salespersons1,42029,200$17,620 - 41,660-1%6%
79Postal service mail carriers1,420 1%11%
80Medical secretaries1,41028,070$21,550 - 37,29017%18%
81Interviewers, except eligibility and loan1,39025,800$18,680 - 33,41010%24%
82Radiologic technologists and technicians1,38050,170$35,320 - 65,06015%25%
83Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators1,350 -7%12%
84Data entry keyers1,34024,840$18,080 - 32,670-4%18%
85First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers1,34031,200$19,720 - 40,43013%11%
86Machine feeders and offbearers1,32022,580$13,590 - 31,650-14%0%
87Production, planning, and expediting clerks1,32042,760$27,020 - 62,0404%30%
88Food service managers1,28041,160$24,460 - 60,7505%24%
89Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic1,26028,070$18,960 - 37,960-14%0%
90Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance1,24033,690$18,950 - 50,3002%11%
91Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders1,22029,560$17,670 - 43,940-4%4%
92Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists1,21027,670$14,640 - 43,11012%6%
93Machinists1,20038,680$24,580 - 51,940-2%3%
94Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks1,18019,820$13,800 - 28,90017%14%
95Industrial machinery mechanics1,18043,120$24,820 - 65,5809%5%
96Fire fighters1,17041,440$25,480 - 54,21012%18%
97Transportation, storage, and distribution managers1,16087,390$42,160 - 147,7508%25%
98Eligibility interviewers, government programs1,16034,070$24,110 - 48,5903%38%
99Laundry and dry-cleaning workers1,14018,230$13,930 - 23,49010%5%
100Insurance sales agents1,14060,030$27,740 - 136,07013%45%
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DeVry University
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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High-Tech Institute
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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ITT Technical Institute
Cordova, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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National College
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma
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Remington College
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Strayer University
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
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University of Phoenix
Cordova, Tennessee
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Vatterott College
Memphis, Tennessee
  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Jobs More Common Near Memphis Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Slot key persons28,3402607.9
Gaming dealers14,6802,0706.6
Food scientists and technologists38,4201406.4
Transportation workers, all other37,1507806.3
Gaming cage workers26,9302605.8
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators37,7401205.5
Gaming supervisors45,3305205.1
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers33,2102504.1
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers92,4901,0203.8
Transportation inspectors62,2702403.8
Graders and sorters, agricultural products22,8803303.7
Chemical plant and system operators47,1904903.6
Biomedical engineers62,7201703.6
Respiratory therapy technicians36,5301703.6
Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation29,3901603.5
Pipelayers33,0307603.5
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents45,3908603.4
Baggage porters and bellhops28,5306403.3
Eligibility interviewers, government programs34,0701,1603.2
Motorcycle mechanics33,1301103.2
Chemical equipment operators and tenders42,0305203.1
Millwrights40,6304303.1
Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders38,8703103
Machine feeders and offbearers22,5801,3202.9
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians21,6501502.8
Pharmacy aides22,8405202.8
Residential advisors24,0205202.8
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand22,99029,6002.7
Correctional officers and jailers39,9902,5102.7
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other20,0102802.7
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers87,3901,1602.6
Tire repairers and changers22,4909302.4
Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders30,1901102.3
Helpers--production workers22,3104,6202.3
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks28,0108,1102.2
Glaziers34,3303802.2
Pediatricians, general135,3902102.2
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators25,4801402.2
Proofreaders and copy markers33,3701302.2
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders29,5601,2202.2
Compensation and benefits managers88,1603802.2
Desktop publishers33,1601902.1
Production workers, all other27,0102,1702.1
Special education teachers, secondary school43,1901,2802.1
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer41,01015,3402.1
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials18,3205502.1
Helpers--roofers23,7401102.1
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers29,6603202
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers40,0401602
Surgical technologists36,6608302

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Memphis, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents125,6801.591,230
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels85,9401.42190
Baggage porters and bellhops28,5301.37640
Business operations specialists, all other76,8701.318,190
Teachers and instructors, all other49,5301.3550
Personal financial advisors102,2501.28290
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics39,8801.27960
Biological science teachers, postsecondary92,6701.26120
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary76,0701.25160
Environmental engineering technicians55,0301.25140
Financial examiners95,3901.24200
Civil engineers90,8901.24410
Graphic designers49,9801.24710
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators64,2901.241,740
Operations research analysts86,6201.23120
Financial specialists, all other69,5801.21860
Tax preparers42,5601.21200
Health technologists and technicians, all other49,4301.21250
Architectural and civil drafters52,8201.21410
Food batchmakers30,9401.2460
Managers, all other99,2101.21,740
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators37,7401.18120
Lawyers120,1601.171,780
Coaches and scouts41,8101.17330
Grinding and polishing workers, hand32,4301.17250
Occupational therapists78,3501.17330
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other63,0601.16690
Mechanical drafters55,0001.16120
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors34,8801.16550
Advertising sales agents54,1201.16440
Printing machine operators37,7201.15950
Reporters and correspondents47,0701.15170
Network and computer systems administrators70,2901.141,130
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists76,0101.14680
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products83,1501.142,120
Prepress technicians and workers40,0901.14210
Transportation workers, all other37,1501.13780
Graders and sorters, agricultural products22,8801.13330
Painters, transportation equipment45,0601.13120
Social workers, all other53,3401.13110
Veterinarians97,1501.12190
Medical and public health social workers51,6801.12740
Appraisers and assessors of real estate57,7101.12200
Dietetic technicians31,7201.11120
Training and development specialists55,5601.1960
Payroll and timekeeping clerks36,9201.1910
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists27,6701.11,210
Motor vehicle operators, all other31,1901.1120
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer41,0101.0915,340
Floral designers26,3901.09130

Highest Paying Jobs in Memphis, Tennessee Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general191,960200
Family and general practitioners176,170180
Surgeons175,450410
Physicians and surgeons, all other170,4801,670
Chief executives157,6102,510
Dentists, general150,420310
Optometrists142,69090
Psychiatrists142,18050
Pediatricians, general135,390210
Obstetricians and gynecologists130,76050
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents125,6801,230
Lawyers120,1601,780
Physicists115,77040
Pharmacists110,2601,950
Personal financial advisors102,250290
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates102,11080
Managers, all other99,2101,740
Sales managers97,3501,950
Veterinarians97,150190
Engineering managers97,010580
Financial examiners95,390200
Natural sciences managers94,24030
Biological science teachers, postsecondary92,670120
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers92,4901,020
Civil engineers90,890410
Computer and information scientists, research90,87030
General and operations managers90,7508,780
Marketing managers90,1801,010
Chiropractors89,88040
Human resources managers, all other89,410180
Compensation and benefits managers88,160380
Education administrators, postsecondary87,470250
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers87,3901,160
Computer and information systems managers86,850900
Operations research analysts86,620120
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels85,940190
Engineers, all other84,440720
Financial managers84,1602,440
Chemical engineers83,71090
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products83,1502,120
Medical and health services managers83,0301,010
Landscape architects81,410 
Electronics engineers, except computer80,400 
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary80,080510
Purchasing managers80,010390
History teachers, postsecondary79,86050
Physical therapists79,490720
Political science teachers, postsecondary78,76050
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school78,680860
Mechanical engineers78,660600

Large Companies Headquartered in Memphis

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
FedEx 29.4
AutoZone 5.7
First Horizon National Corp. 3.2
Mueller Industries 1.7
Thomas & Betts 1.7
Fred's 1.5

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