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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $75K | $36.08/hr |
| 92 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $75K | $35.84/hr |
| 93 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $74K | $35.8/hr |
| 94 | Riggers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.76/hr |
| 95 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $73K | $34.97/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $72K | $34.77/hr |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $72K | $34.53/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.49/hr |
| 99 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $72K | $34.39/hr |
| 100 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $71K | $34.36/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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