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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $76K | $36.35/hr |
| 52 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $76K | $36.35/hr |
| 53 | Forensic Science Technicians | Science | $74K | $35.59/hr |
| 54 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $72K | $34.66/hr |
| 55 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.61/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $71K | $34.32/hr |
| 57 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.63/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $70K | $33.6/hr |
| 59 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.36/hr |
| 60 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $69K | $33.31/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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