Bartlett and Northeast Shelby County
Workforce
The Bartlett area is well noted for its diverse labor force, strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Of a total workforce of 180,000, roughly 70% is white collar, 15% Blue Collar and 14% Service. 91% of the population has a high school education. 25% have some college and 30% have an Associate or Bachelor Degree. 14% have earned an Advance Degree.
The largest single occupation group is Services at 43% followed by Management, Business and Financial at 29%.
Occupation Groups:
| Management, Business & Financial | 29.18% |
| Professional & Related Occupations | 3.70% |
| Services | 43.24% |
| Sales & Office | 12.61% |
| Construction | 3.68% |
| Production & Transportation | 7.51% |
As part of the Memphis Metro Market, the Bartlett area attracts numerous employees from throughout the Tri-State region up to a distance of about 50 miles.
- For a listing of Educational Institutions see the Education Section under Economy
- For Largest Employers and Wage Surveys contact Clay Banks at the BACC
