Most common jobs in Memphis
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Memphis
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Memphis using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Memphis are the most common.
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#50. Electricians
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,450
- Employment per 1,000: 3.879 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,690
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,450
- Employment per 1,000: 3.879 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,690
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,460
- Employment per 1,000: 3.885 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,920
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,460
- Employment per 1,000: 3.885 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,920
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 3.917 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 3.917 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.028 (93% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,600
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.028 (93% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,600
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. Financial managers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.283 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,340
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.283 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,340
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Human resources specialists
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.346 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,370
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.346 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,370
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Childcare workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.462 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,360
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.462 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,360
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.604 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,490
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.604 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,490
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Accountants and auditors
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.728 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,330
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.728 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,330
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#41. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.874 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,600
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.874 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,600
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#40. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,200
- Employment per 1,000: 5.054 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,440
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,200
- Employment per 1,000: 5.054 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,440
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#39. Construction laborers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.377 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.377 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.502 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,110
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 3,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.502 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,110
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#37. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.522 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,780
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.522 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,780
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#36. Receptionists and information clerks
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.667 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.667 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Medical assistants
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.738 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,170
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.738 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,170
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#34. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.94 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,490
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.94 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,490
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,020
- Employment per 1,000: 6.354 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,580
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,020
- Employment per 1,000: 6.354 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,580
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 6.591 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,280
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 6.591 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,280
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#31. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.839 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.839 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#30. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.28 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.28 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#29. Cooks, restaurant
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 7.53 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,200
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 7.53 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,200
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 4,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.727 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,810
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.727 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,810
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#27. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,210
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,080
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,210
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#26. Packers and packagers, hand
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 8.055 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,590
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 8.055 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,590
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#25. Cooks, fast food
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.271 (130% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,900
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.271 (130% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,900
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#23 (tie). Nursing assistants
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.349 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,030
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.349 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,030
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#23 (tie). Food preparation workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.35 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,160
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.35 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,160
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#22. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.491 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,800
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.491 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,800
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 8.811 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,200
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 8.811 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,200
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 9.449 (121% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 9.449 (121% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#19. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 10.426 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,330
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 10.426 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,330
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#18. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 6,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.547 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,600
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.547 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,600
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#17. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 7,120
- Employment per 1,000: 11.25 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,120
- Employment per 1,000: 11.25 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 7,310
- Employment per 1,000: 11.56 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,920
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,310
- Employment per 1,000: 11.56 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,920
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 13.161 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,700
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 13.161 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,700
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Light truck drivers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 8,650
- Employment per 1,000: 13.671 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,730
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,650
- Employment per 1,000: 13.671 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,730
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.702 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,210
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.702 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,210
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#12. Security guards
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 9,160
- Employment per 1,000: 14.476 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,670
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,160
- Employment per 1,000: 14.476 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,670
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#11. General and operations managers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 15.892 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,470
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 15.892 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,470
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 10,340
- Employment per 1,000: 16.349 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,860
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 10,340
- Employment per 1,000: 16.349 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,860
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Fast food and counter workers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 11,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.462 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,440
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.462 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,440
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Customer service representatives
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 12,010
- Employment per 1,000: 18.991 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,780
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,010
- Employment per 1,000: 18.991 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,780
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#7. Office clerks, general
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 12,550
- Employment per 1,000: 19.831 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,640
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,550
- Employment per 1,000: 19.831 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,640
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Registered nurses
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 13,180
- Employment per 1,000: 20.835 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,730
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,180
- Employment per 1,000: 20.835 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,730
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#5. Stockers and order fillers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 13,900
- Employment per 1,000: 21.977 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,590
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 13,900
- Employment per 1,000: 21.977 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,590
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Cashiers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 15,400
- Employment per 1,000: 24.348 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,670
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 15,400
- Employment per 1,000: 24.348 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,670
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 16,150
- Employment per 1,000: 25.537 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,700
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 16,150
- Employment per 1,000: 25.537 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,700
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#2. Retail salespersons
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 19,050
- Employment per 1,000: 30.112 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,930
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,050
- Employment per 1,000: 30.112 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,930
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- Employment: 39,160
- Employment per 1,000: 61.9 (208% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,100
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 39,160
- Employment per 1,000: 61.9 (208% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,100
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
