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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Memphis
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Memphis metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Memphis, TN-MS-AR; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 17
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $71,230–$196,680
- across roles
- Highest median
- $196,680
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 92.2
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Memphis
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $196,680 | $213,367 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $161,790 | $175,517 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $143,880 | $156,088 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $138,560 | $150,316 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $132,540 | $143,785 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $128,560 | $139,468 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $118,120 | $128,142 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $112,800 | $122,371 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $106,170 | $115,178 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $102,510 | $111,208 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $100,120 | $108,615 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $94,980 | $103,039 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $91,180 | $98,916 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $85,130 | $92,353 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $76,960 | $83,490 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $71,600 | $77,675 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $71,230 | $77,274 |
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Cost of living and Memphis pay
Nominal wages in the Memphis area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Memphis?
Across the 17 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Memphis metro area, median annual wages span roughly $71,230 to $196,680. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $196,680.
Is Memphis an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Memphis area overall price level is 92.2 against a U.S. average of 100 — below average, so local pay stretches further. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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