In demand
2,710
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Memphis. Postings for maintenance technician are up 3.6% from a year ago.
Crosstown, Memphis
The job market inMemphis
648,124 people work in the Memphis metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Growth
2,870
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 82 largest employers that grew. Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest, up 1367.1%.
Broad Avenue, Memphis
Pay
$94,194
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Memphis. The median across the US is $67,324.
Chickasaw Gardens, Memphis
Job titles
17,611
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Memphis. Sales manager is growing fastest, up 2.7% in a year.
Cooper-Young, Memphis
Largest employer
27,252
people work at FedEx Corp., the largest employer
Government of the United States of America and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare are the next largest employers in Memphis.
Central Gardens, Memphis
Industries
94,806
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 58,567 work in logistics and transportation and 40,520 in education services.
Medical District, Memphis
Hiring
37,067
job postings were active in Memphis in June 2026
Up 1.2% from a year earlier.
Edge District, Memphis
That's the job market in Memphis.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Memphis?
The largest employer in the Memphis metro is FedEx Corp., with about 27,252 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 648,124 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Memphis metro grew 0.30% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Memphis, TN-MS-AR (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Memphis metro
648,124
648,124 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.30%
across the Memphis metro
Average salary
$75,544
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Memphis?
Memphis employers had 37,067 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.2% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Memphis?
About 648,124 people work in the Memphis metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Memphis metro grew 0.30% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 94,806 jobs, followed by logistics and transportation (58,567) and education services (40,520). See top industries.
FedEx Corp. is the largest employer, with about 27,252 people in the Memphis metro. Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest among the largest employers, up +1367.1%. Employers here had 37,067 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Memphis, TN-MS-AR
- State
- Tennessee
- Workers in the metro
- 648,124
- Largest employer
- FedEx Corp.
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.30%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Memphis by employees (2026)
FedEx Corp. employs the most people in the Memphis metro, followed by Government of the United States of America and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FedEx Corp. | 27,252 | Logistics and Transportation | ||
| 2 | Government of the United States of America | 14,577 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 8,717 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 4 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. | 8,606 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 5 | Shelby County Schools (Tennessee) | 7,954 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. | 7,009 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | AutoZone, Inc. | 5,344 | Engineering and Construction | ||
| 8 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,998 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 9 | The Kroger Co. | 4,502 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 10 | City of Memphis (Tennessee) | 4,302 | Public Sector Management |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Memphis metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Memphis metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Memphis in 2026
The largest industries in the Memphis metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Memphis metro
Healthcare and wellness services, logistics and transportation and education services each employ more than 40,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 94,806 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Memphis, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Memphis (2026)
Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest, up +1367.1%. 82 of the 200 largest employers in Memphis added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Memphis (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Memphis (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Memphis metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Memphis, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Memphis (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 1,137 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 504 |
| FedEx Corp. | 470 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Memphis (2026)
Share of the Memphis metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Memphis metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse17,611
- 2Warehouse Associate15,767
- 3Teacher14,134
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Manager+2.7%
- 2Real Estate Agent+2.5%
- 3Account Executive+2.5%
In-demand jobs in Memphis
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Memphis metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2,710 | -44.8% |
| Maintenance Technician | 1,797 | +3.6% |
| Physician | 1,542 | -6.2% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Memphis metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Memphis job market: hiring trends (2026)
Memphis employers had 37,067 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.2% from a year earlier.
37,067
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+1.2%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Memphis metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Memphis employers had 37,067 active postings in Jun 2026, up 1.2% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 36,081 in Aug 2025 and peaked at 48,612 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Memphis employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Memphis (2026)
Median salary by job function in Memphis
Information technology pays the most. 4 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Memphis, compared with any other metro.
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Memphis companies: frequently asked questions
FedEx Corp. is the largest employer in the Memphis metro, with about 27,252 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Memphis are FedEx Corp., Government of the United States of America, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc., Shelby County Schools (Tennessee), Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp., AutoZone, Inc., Walmart, Inc., The Kroger Co. and City of Memphis (Tennessee), based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 648,124 people work in the Memphis metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (94,806 jobs), logistics and transportation (58,567) and education services (40,520).
Among the largest employers in the Memphis metro, Global Cellulose Fibers (+1367.1%), ACS, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA (+68.1%) and TD SYNNEX Corp. (+53.3%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Memphis metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and physician, as of June 2026.
Memphis employers had 37,067 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.2% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Memphis.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/memphis-tn-job-market
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