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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $96K | $46.38/hr |
| 42 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.06/hr |
| 43 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $96K | $45.92/hr |
| 44 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $95K | $45.82/hr |
| 45 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 46 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 47 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 48 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $94K | $45.4/hr |
| 49 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.9/hr |
| 50 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $93K | $44.83/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,288/mo
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