Top Paying Jobs in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 41,690 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($333,460), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($297,790), Nurse Anesthetists ($237,440). The cost of living index is 89.05 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,288/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.05
Cost of living index
$1,288
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Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $333K | $160.32/hr |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $298K | $143.17/hr |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $237K | $114.16/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $201K | $96.39/hr |
| 5 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $175K | N/A |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $150K | $72.11/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $149K | $71.87/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $137K | $65.87/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.5/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $129K | $61.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jackson
Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,288/mo
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