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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jackson
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 92 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.76/hr |
| 93 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 94 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $60K | $28.69/hr |
| 95 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $60K | $28.63/hr |
| 96 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 97 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.44/hr |
| 98 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $59K | N/A |
| 99 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $59K | $28.41/hr |
| 100 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.37/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jackson
Cost of living vs. national average-14.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,260/mo
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