Top Paying Jobs in Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,190 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($412,460), Physicians, All Other ($245,880), Chief Executives ($201,090). The cost of living index is 85.52 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,260/month.
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Avg. median salary
85.52
Cost of living index
$1,260
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Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $412K | $198.3/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $246K | $118.21/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $201K | $96.68/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $191K | $91.81/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.57/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 7 | Sales Managers | Management | $135K | $64.81/hr |
| 8 | Lawyers | Legal | $134K | $64.31/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $131K | $63.03/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.64/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,260/mo
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