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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.92/hr |
| 42 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.84/hr |
| 43 | Managers, All Other | Management | $80K | $38.38/hr |
| 44 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $78K | $37.72/hr |
| 45 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $78K | $37.45/hr |
| 46 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $78K | $37.4/hr |
| 47 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $77K | $37.12/hr |
| 48 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.77/hr |
| 49 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.66/hr |
| 50 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.47/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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