High-paying construction and trade jobs in Memphis

Construction and Trade include building and renovating structures and facilitating commerce. Workers construct buildings, repair infrastructure, and negotiate deals. They need technical skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail.


We found 149 high-paying for you in Memphis, TN. These construction and trade jobs pay well, with salaries between $41,133 to $145,040 per hour. Popular roles include Laborer, Equipment Operator and Painter.

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Updated Nov 12, 2026
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Memphis, TN
Tennessee
Job openings (Memphis)

Data Center Construction

Memphis

$145,040 per year

Tennessee

$158,135 per year

Pipefitter

Memphis

$31.93 per hour

Tennessee

$30.52 per hour

Construction Inspector

Memphis

$31.37 per hour

Tennessee

$31.88 per hour

Journeyperson

Memphis

$30.92 per hour

Tennessee

$30.47 per hour

Construction Foreman

Memphis

$28.54 per hour

Tennessee

$29.85 per hour

Carpenter

Memphis

$25.75 per hour

Tennessee

$23.84 per hour

Finish Carpenter

Memphis

$23.85 per hour

Tennessee

$24.74 per hour

Equipment Operator

Memphis

$21.88 per hour

Tennessee

$23.13 per hour

Painter

Memphis

$18.12 per hour

Tennessee

$20.47 per hour

Laborer

Memphis

$17.67 per hour

Tennessee

$17.24 per hour

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