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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Actuaries | Technology | $106K | $51.08/hr |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $106K | $50.9/hr |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $106K | $50.85/hr |
| 24 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $105K | $50.68/hr |
| 25 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.67/hr |
| 26 | Lawyers | Legal | $104K | $50.22/hr |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $104K | $50.19/hr |
| 28 | Marketing Managers | Management | $103K | $49.66/hr |
| 29 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 30 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $102K | $48.96/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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