Parts Salespersons pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,880 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Memphis earn between $29,730 and $48,910.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,450 | $3,538 | $20.41 |
| Median | $38,730 | $3,228 | $18.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,730 | $2,478 | $14.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,910 | $4,076 | $23.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Memphis earn 5% more than the Tennessee average ($40,540) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $42,450 | $38,730 | $28,510 | $61,880 | 1,120 |
| Tennessee | $40,540 | $36,110 | $27,320 | $61,060 | 6,250 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $42,450, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $36,289 a year, or $3,024 a month and $1,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,289 | $3,024 |
| Working in MS | $35,323 | $2,944 |
| Working in AR | $35,206 | $2,934 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $42,450 buys what about $46,052 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$42,450
- Chattanooga$41,970
- Nashville$41,620
- Knoxville$41,140
- Clarksville$40,920
- Jackson$40,160
- Morristown$38,980
- Johnson City$38,880
- Cleveland$38,860
- Kingsport$38,750
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Memphis: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Memphis?
$20.41 an hour on average, and $18.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Memphis?
About $36,289 a year ($3,024 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,450. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2022; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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