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.
$87K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.54/hr |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | Management | $122K | $58.61/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $115K | $55.44/hr |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $111K | $53.16/hr |
| 15 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $109K | $52.36/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $108K | $52.05/hr |
| 17 | Facilities Managers | Management | $108K | $51.97/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $105K | $50.29/hr |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.45/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.17/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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