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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Population
Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $92K | $44.09/hr |
| 52 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 53 | Facilities Managers | Management | $91K | $43.81/hr |
| 54 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $90K | $43.49/hr |
| 55 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $89K | $42.97/hr |
| 56 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $89K | $42.92/hr |
| 57 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.78/hr |
| 58 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $87K | $41.68/hr |
| 59 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $86K | $41.48/hr |
| 60 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $86K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Jackson
Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,288/mo
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