In the Memphis metro area, the average annual salary for all occupations is $34,920. How does your salary compare?
If you're a waiter or waitress, probably not too well. The average annual income for a server in the Memphis area is $14,190. Not surprisingly, those who flip burgers for a living also rank near the bottom with an average income of $14,550 per year. So who else earned the dubious distinction of earning some of the area's lowest incomes? Here are the ten lowest earning positions in the Memphis metropolitan area:
- Gaming Dealers -- $13,300
- Ushers and Ticket Takers -- $13,990
- Food Counter Attendants -- $14,240
- Lifeguards -- $14,280
- Child Care Workers -- $14,380
- Fast Food Cooks -- $14,550
- Short Order Cooks -- $15,130
- Dishwashers -- $15,180
- Personal Aides -- $15,230
- Maids -- $15,830
On the opposite end of the spectrum, it comes as no surprise that many medical professions ranked high on the list. For example, pediatricians earn an average of $148,440 annually. But doctors aren't the only ones making a good living in the Memphis area. Local pilots earn $105,710 yearly and natural sciences managers average $102,000 per year. Here are the ten highest earning positions in the Memphis metropolitan area:
- OB/GYNs -- $188,170
- Anesthesiologists -- $176,850
- Oral Surgeons -- $155,840
- Pediatricians -- $148,440
- Psychiatrists -- $146,180
- Dentists -- $136,800
- Physicians -- $114,910
- Chief Executives -- $113,800
- Pilots and Flight Engineers -- $105,710
- Natural Science Managers -- $102,000
For a more in-depth look at local salaries, visit the U.S. Department of Labor website. There you will find the local average salaries for hundreds of occupations to help you make an informed career move.
