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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $68K | $32.88/hr |
| 62 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $68K | $32.54/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $67K | $32.36/hr |
| 64 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $66K | $31.73/hr |
| 65 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 66 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $65K | $31.4/hr |
| 67 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.4/hr |
| 68 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 69 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $65K | $31.07/hr |
| 70 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $64K | $30.92/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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