Top Paying Jobs in Jackson, MI
Jackson, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($298,440), Dentists, General ($181,800), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($170,400). The cost of living index is 91.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,165/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.78
Cost of living index
$1,165
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.46/hr |
| 12 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $134K | $64.27/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.81/hr |
| 14 | Software Developers | Technology | $130K | $62.61/hr |
| 15 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.51/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.24/hr |
| 17 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $129K | $61.81/hr |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $113K | $54.16/hr |
| 19 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $112K | $53.84/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.52/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jackson
Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,165/mo
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