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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.73/hr |
| 82 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $62K | $29.67/hr |
| 83 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.57/hr |
| 84 | Food Service Managers | Management | $61K | $29.51/hr |
| 85 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.46/hr |
| 86 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $61K | $29.32/hr |
| 87 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $61K | $29.18/hr |
| 88 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $60K | $29.05/hr |
| 89 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $60K | $29.02/hr |
| 90 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $60K | $28.85/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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