Top Paying Jobs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Memphis, TN-MS-AR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 67,330 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Neurologists ($535,950), Physicians, All Other ($388,960), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($325,520). The cost of living index is 92.18 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,274/month.
$127K
Avg. median salary
92.18
Cost of living index
$1,274
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Memphis
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $90K | $43.2/hr |
| 92 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $89K | $42.91/hr |
| 93 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.74/hr |
| 94 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 95 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $86K | $41.53/hr |
| 96 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 97 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $86K | $41.28/hr |
| 98 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.93/hr |
| 99 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 100 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $85K | $40.83/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Memphis
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,274/mo
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