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.
$101K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.58/hr |
| 32 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.51/hr |
| 33 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.16/hr |
| 34 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.28/hr |
| 36 | Data Scientists | Technology | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 37 | Database Administrators | Technology | $98K | $46.9/hr |
| 38 | Database Architects | Technology | $97K | $46.68/hr |
| 39 | Software Developers | Technology | $97K | $46.63/hr |
| 40 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $97K | $46.6/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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