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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 22 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $98K | $47.13/hr |
| 23 | Construction Managers | Management | $97K | $46.67/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.45/hr |
| 25 | Software Developers | Technology | $97K | $46.42/hr |
| 26 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.29/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.22/hr |
| 28 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.75/hr |
| 29 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $89K | $42.64/hr |
| 30 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $87K | $42/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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