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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Memphis
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.81/hr |
| 72 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $97K | $46.71/hr |
| 73 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $97K | $46.61/hr |
| 74 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.57/hr |
| 75 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $97K | $46.5/hr |
| 76 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 77 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.45/hr |
| 78 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $96K | N/A |
| 79 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | Public Safety | $96K | $46.2/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Memphis
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,274/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Memphis to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Memphis
Calculate take-home pay in Memphis
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Memphis?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Memphis?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data