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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Highest paying careers in Memphis
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $162K | $77.78/hr |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $157K | $75.4/hr |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $155K | $74.72/hr |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $144K | $69.17/hr |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $141K | $67.95/hr |
| 16 | Physicists | Science | $140K | $67.22/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $139K | $66.61/hr |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $138K | $66.49/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $134K | $64.63/hr |
| 20 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.53/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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