--- title: Jobs in Memphis, TN — Hiring Now description: Explore jobs in Memphis, Tennessee across logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Filter by industry, salary, and remote. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee/memphis date: 2026-09-28T19:13:51Z og_description: Memphis, TN jobs are shaped by the Mississippi River freight hub and major healthcare market, with demand in logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qpdmlw.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Tennessee url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee --- # Jobs in Memphis, TN — Hiring Now **State:** [Tennessee Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 6,849 **Hiring momentum:** +73.4% — 463 new postings in the last 28 days vs 267 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 9,210 - Median salary: $57K - Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $87K - Remote share: 4.1% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 9,210 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Memphis, TN rose 73% in the last 28 days (463 vs 267 in the 28 days before). - Pay in Memphis, TN runs 19% below the United States median ($57K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Memphis, TN: Primary and Secondary Education (16% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Memphis, TN | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Primary & Secondary Education | 1480 | $63K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 1344 | $83K | | Retail | 981 | $37K | | Restaurants | 524 | $28K | | Technology, Information & Internet | 496 | $45K | | Truck Transportation | 243 | $58K | | Business Consulting & Services | 216 | $202K | | Higher Education | 214 | $43K | | Construction | 211 | — | | Electronics Manufacturing | 211 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Memphis, TN | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Elementary School Teacher | 483 | — | | Tutor | 318 | — | | Registered Nurse | 233 | — | | Restaurant Team Member | 211 | — | | CDL Driver | 197 | $66K | | Assistant Manager | 192 | — | | Special Education Paraprofessional | 188 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 186 | $32K | | Customer Service Representative | 154 | — | | Shift Leader | 139 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Memphis, TN | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [xAI Jobs & Careers — Artificial Intelligence](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/xai?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 422 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 307 | | [Taco Bell Jobs & Careers — Fast Food & Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/taco-bell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 269 | | [Jabil Jobs & Careers — Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jabil?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 163 | | [Tenet Healthcare Jobs & Careers — Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/tenet-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 134 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 160 employers filed 889 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Memphis, TN | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | St. Jude | 281 | $117K | | FedEx Corporation | 106 | $121K | | UT Health Sciences Human Resources | 48 | $70K | | AutoZone | 41 | $131K | | First Horizon Bank | 38 | $98K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in West Memphis, AR — Logistics & Distribution](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas/west-memphis?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.7 mi | 313 | $52K | | [Southaven, MS Jobs — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/southaven?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.3 mi | 978 | $42K | | [Olive Branch, MS Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/olive-branch?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 18.0 mi | 949 | $42K | [All H1B sponsors in Memphis, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/memphis-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are strongest for jobs in Memphis, TN? Logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality are the main hiring lanes in Memphis. That mix comes from the Mississippi River freight hub and major healthcare market and from employers such as FedEx, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and AutoZone, which support both frontline and professional roles. ### Who hires the most in Memphis, TN? Notable employers in Memphis include FedEx, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and AutoZone. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now. ### What certifications help job seekers in Memphis, TN? The most useful credentials depend on the local employer mix. In Memphis, CDL licenses, nursing credentials, forklift training, and hospitality management can help because hiring is concentrated in logistics, healthcare, and adjacent support roles. ### What is the commute pattern for Memphis workers? Memphis often functions as part of a wider regional labor market, so commuting to Nashville, Southaven, and West Memphis can materially expand your options. That matters most when the city has a strong niche around the Mississippi River freight hub and major healthcare market but you want access to a broader mix of employers. ### How often are job listings updated for Memphis? Listings can change daily because employers open, pause, and close roles at different speeds. The live tables on this page are a better guide than a saved employer list, especially in markets shaped by the Mississippi River freight hub and major healthcare market. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)