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Average salary by job family in Jackson
| Management | $118,210 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $90,760 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,650 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $86,930 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $80,230 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,990 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $68,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,580 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $52,900 |
| Construction and Extraction | $51,870 |
| Community and Social Service | $48,150 |
| Production | $47,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,970 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,260 |
| Protective Service | $43,130 |
| Sales and Related | $42,590 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,000 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,720 |
| Healthcare Support | $30,950 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $30,770 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $27,120 |
Highest-paying jobs in Jackson
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$339,780
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$301,600
- Family Medicine Physicians$239,010
- Nurse Anesthetists$227,100
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$189,450
- Chief Executives$184,270
- Sales Managers$150,290
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$142,720
- Personal Financial Advisors$141,690
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141,400
Most common jobs in Jackson and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,770 | $32,040 | $29,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,700 | $83,390 | $82,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,460 | $23,940 | $22,630 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,800 | $25,120 | $23,130 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,590 | $60,020 | $58,100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,890 | $37,180 | $36,910 |
| Cashiers | 5,320 | $27,200 | $28,000 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,810 | $52,330 | $63,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,450 | $34,790 | $34,060 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,270 | $40,770 | $37,850 |
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Cost of living in Jackson
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $53,990 therefore buys what $60,630 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $215,136, 3.6 times the median household income of $60,489.
$215,136typical home value
$60,489median household income
89.0BEA price parity
615,908metro population
Take-home pay in Jackson
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,390 | $26,115 | $2,176 |
| Median wage | $42,850 | $35,628 | $2,969 |
| Average wage | $53,990 | $44,133 | $3,678 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,140 | $51,119 | $4,260 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Jackson
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$184K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$143K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141K
- Financial Managers$139K
- General and Operations Managers$139K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Managers, All Other$124K
- Human Resources Managers$121K
- Marketing Managers$120K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Natural Sciences Managers$115K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$112K
- Construction Managers$111K
- Public Relations Managers$109K
- Fundraising Managers$109K
- Purchasing Managers$107K
- Training and Development Managers$103K
- Facilities Managers$97K
- Lodging Managers$96K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$91K
- Education Administrators, All Other$89K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Funeral Home Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Food Service Managers$63K
- Emergency Management Directors$52K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$50K
Legal5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering12 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Mechanical Engineers$90K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Environmental Engineers$80K
- Surveyors$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$340K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$302K
- Family Medicine Physicians$239K
- Nurse Anesthetists$227K
- Dentists, General$136K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Chiropractors$125K
- Optometrists$123K
- Veterinarians$113K
- Physician Assistants$98K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$88K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Dental Hygienists$71K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Paramedics$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surgical Technologists$57K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$53K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$51K
- Recreational Therapists$46K
- Medical Records Specialists$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
- Psychiatric Technicians$37K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Actuaries$135K
- Computer Network Architects$105K
- Software Developers$101K
- Database Architects$98K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Data Scientists$96K
- Information Security Analysts$91K
- Web Developers$88K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Computer Systems Analysts$88K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$76K
- Computer Programmers$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$69K
- Statisticians$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Financial Risk Specialists$109K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$99K
- Credit Analysts$92K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Project Management Specialists$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$85K
- Labor Relations Specialists$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Logisticians$78K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Budget Analysts$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Management Analysts$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Insurance Underwriters$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$60K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Credit Counselors$51K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$47K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$85K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80K
- Urban and Regional Planners$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$64K
- Conservation Scientists$63K
- Forensic Science Technicians$62K
- School Psychologists$61K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$60K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
Educational Instruction and Library35 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$189K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$68K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Instructional Coordinators$64K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Tutors$61K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$53K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$52K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$51K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$50K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33K
- Library Technicians$29K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Riggers$73K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Millwrights$55K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$52K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$50K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$47K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
- Home Appliance Repairers$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media12 jobs
- Art Directors$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$64K
- Editors$58K
- Producers and Directors$58K
- Graphic Designers$57K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$53K
- Interpreters and Translators$52K
- Photographers$48K
- Coaches and Scouts$47K
- Audio and Video Technicians$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Floral Designers$29K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$66K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57K
- Electricians$57K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$54K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Carpenters$49K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$49K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45K
- Roofers$45K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$43K
- Carpet Installers$43K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Glaziers$40K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$36K
- Helpers--Electricians$36K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$81K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Clergy$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Health Education Specialists$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$38K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$33K
Production44 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Gas Plant Operators$76K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52K
- Tire Builders$52K
- Machinists$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$48K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$44K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Helpers--Production Workers$34K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$33K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$32K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$32K
- Bakers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$130K
- Transportation Inspectors$98K
- Air Traffic Controllers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Crane and Tower Operators$59K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Parking Attendants$29K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$28K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- File Clerks$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Protective Service17 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$71K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$60K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$53K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$45K
- Firefighters$35K
- Animal Control Workers$34K
- Security Guards$32K
- School Bus Monitors$26K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$26K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$118K
- Insurance Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$50K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$27K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$75K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$42K
- Barbers$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Residential Advisors$34K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Recreation Workers$29K
- Animal Caretakers$28K
- Childcare Workers$25K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Phlebotomists$38K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$38K
- Medical Assistants$37K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Nursing Assistants$33K
- Psychiatric Aides$32K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32K
- Orderlies$30K
- Pharmacy Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$29K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Bartenders$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Dishwashers$25K
- Waiters and Waitresses$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$24K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24K
- Cooks, Fast Food$23K
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Salary in Jackson: questions
What is a good salary in Jackson?
Half of all workers in the Jackson metro earn less than $42,850 and the average is $53,990. Earning more than $63,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Jackson to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $63,002, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Jackson?
Emergency Medicine Physicians ($339,780), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($301,600), Family Medicine Physicians ($239,010).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Jackson, MS (27140), all occupations and 453 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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