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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.07/hr |
| 62 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $84K | $40.33/hr |
| 63 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $84K | $40.28/hr |
| 64 | Web Developers | Technology | $83K | $39.98/hr |
| 65 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 66 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $39.73/hr |
| 67 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $39.73/hr |
| 68 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 69 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $83K | $39.69/hr |
| 70 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.35/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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