Salaries in Jackson, MS metro area
Typical pay for 453 jobs in the Jackson, MS metro area. The median for all workers is $42,850 a year ($20.60 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$42,850
Median hourly
$20.60
Workers
270,730
vs U.S. median
-16%
Highest paying jobs in Jackson, MS
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,460 | n/a |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $297,790 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,440 | n/a |
| Family Medicine Physician | $200,500 | 140 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,090 | 1,330 |
| Dentists, General | $149,990 | 170 |
| Chief Executive | $149,490 | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,010 | 220 |
| Pharmacist | $132,080 | 860 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,800 | 570 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,730 | 1,310 |
| Sales Manager | $123,700 | 550 |
| Optometrist | $122,770 | 60 |
| Commercial Pilot | $119,990 | 60 |
| Financial Manager | $119,580 | 840 |
Most common jobs in Jackson, MS
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 8,770 | $29,070 |
| Registered Nurse | 8,700 | $82,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,460 | $22,630 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,800 | $23,130 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,590 | $58,100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,890 | $36,910 |
| Cashier | 5,320 | $28,000 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,810 | $63,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,450 | $34,060 |
| Customer Service Representative | 4,270 | $37,850 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,020 | $35,910 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,730 | $38,440 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,390 | $28,820 |
| Security Guard | 3,340 | $27,950 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,310 | $44,890 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Mississippi.
All 453 jobs by category
Management Occupations (32)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (28)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (12)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (15)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (35)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (12)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (37)Healthcare Support Occupations (16)Protective Service Occupations (17)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5)Construction and Extraction Occupations (26)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (26)Production Occupations (44)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (22)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $106,250 | $51.08 | 30 |
| Computer Network Architect | $99,470 | $47.82 | 110 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $66,910 | $32.17 | 450 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,380 | $42.97 | 330 |
| Computer Programmer | $70,090 | $33.70 | 280 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $86,280 | $41.48 | 500 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $52,600 | $25.29 | 870 |
| Data Scientist | $98,290 | $47.26 | 110 |
| Database Administrator | $97,560 | $46.90 | 60 |
| Database Architect | $97,090 | $46.68 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $90,460 | $43.49 | 160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $75,050 | $36.08 | 390 |
| Software Developer | $96,990 | $46.63 | 550 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $71,530 | $34.39 | 130 |
| Statistician | $63,980 | $30.76 | 60 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $62,820 | $30.20 | 60 |
| Web Developer | $83,160 | $39.98 | 60 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,000 | $38.94 | 130 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $57,790 | $27.79 | 80 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $48,630 | $23.38 | 230 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,170 | $48.16 | 430 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $81,180 | $39.03 | n/a |
| Electrical Engineer | $105,400 | $50.67 | 210 |
| Environmental Engineer | $77,460 | $37.24 | 150 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $53,500 | $25.72 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,800 | $46.06 | 330 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $81,300 | $39.09 | 230 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,500 | $22.84 | 80 |
| Surveyor | $60,800 | $29.23 | 110 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $94,520 | $45.44 | 40 |
| Biological Technician | $58,550 | $28.15 | 40 |
| Chemical Technician | $56,970 | $27.39 | 70 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $74,460 | $35.80 | 90 |
| Conservation Scientist | $59,070 | $28.40 | 180 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $57,990 | $27.88 | 140 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,040 | $30.31 | 80 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $80,660 | $38.78 | 30 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $66,030 | $31.74 | 120 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $54,040 | $25.98 | 380 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $82,640 | $39.73 | 280 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $55,030 | $26.46 | 50 |
| School Psychologist | $58,680 | $28.21 | 80 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $91,560 | $44.02 | 90 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $64,270 | $30.90 | 90 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $46,610 | $22.41 | 800 |
| Clergy | $57,110 | $27.46 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $46,840 | $22.52 | 220 |
| Community Health Worker | $41,990 | $20.19 | 110 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $58,620 | $28.18 | 580 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,420 | $24.24 | 200 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,890 | $29.76 | 360 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $48,610 | $23.37 | 250 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $34,110 | $16.40 | 40 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,120 | $20.73 | 120 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $31,270 | $15.03 | n/a |
| Social Workers, All Other | $94,520 | $45.44 | 130 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $47,380 | $22.78 | 760 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $83,780 | $40.28 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $78,050 | $37.53 | 60 |
| Lawyer | $104,460 | $50.22 | 1,390 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,470 | $24.27 | 960 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $47,060 | $22.63 | n/a |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $71,120 | $34.19 | 30 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $43,490 | $20.91 | 60 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $39,570 | — | 510 |
| Editor | $49,650 | $23.87 | 90 |
| Floral Designer | $27,800 | $13.37 | 70 |
| Graphic Designer | $47,310 | $22.75 | 270 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $43,950 | $21.13 | 30 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $35,880 | $17.25 | 280 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,990 | $23.07 | 130 |
| Photographer | $47,500 | $22.84 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $50,280 | $24.17 | 150 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $60,310 | $29.00 | 360 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $46,910 | $22.55 | 790 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $37,800 | $18.17 | 210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,130 | $11.12 | 7,800 |
| Massage Therapist | $45,090 | $21.68 | 90 |
| Medical Assistant | $36,020 | $17.32 | 840 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $37,190 | $17.88 | 110 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $43,490 | $20.91 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,040 | $15.41 | 3,000 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $63,540 | $30.55 | 120 |
| Orderly | $28,450 | $13.68 | 160 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $27,970 | $13.45 | 150 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,280 | $18.41 | 370 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $28,980 | $13.94 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,100 | $29.86 | 260 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $31,560 | $15.17 | 1,040 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $28,570 | $13.74 | 100 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $32,830 | $15.78 | 30 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,010 | $22.60 | 960 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $28,910 | $13.90 | 80 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $68,520 | $32.94 | 210 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $56,370 | $27.10 | 40 |
| Firefighter | $34,970 | $16.81 | 530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $72,730 | $34.97 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $45,980 | $22.11 | 430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $63,120 | $30.35 | 450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $38,550 | $18.53 | 140 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,970 | $11.04 | 70 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $49,160 | $23.64 | 1,620 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $37,920 | $18.23 | 70 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $51,770 | $24.89 | 70 |
| School Bus Monitor | $24,750 | $11.90 | 120 |
| Security Guard | $27,950 | $13.44 | 3,340 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 80 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $29,230 | $14.05 | 430 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $64,480 | $31.00 | 120 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,310 | $10.73 | 2,470 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $26,980 | $12.97 | 1,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,260 | $14.07 | 2,280 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,450 | $13.68 | 420 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,400 | $11.73 | 500 |
| Dishwasher | $26,150 | $12.57 | 600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,630 | $10.88 | 8,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,720 | $18.13 | 2,200 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $30,570 | $14.70 | 110 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,200 | $13.08 | 1,220 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,940 | $13.92 | 240 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,990 | $10.57 | 490 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,440 | $10.31 | 2,750 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $42,100 | $20.24 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $52,510 | $25.25 | 210 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,820 | $13.86 | 3,390 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $30,770 | $14.79 | 1,030 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $23,610 | $11.35 | 2,270 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,730 | $18.14 | 180 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $35,320 | $16.98 | 120 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,640 | $10.88 | 610 |
| Animal Caretaker | $27,110 | $13.03 | 370 |
| Barber | $38,480 | $18.50 | n/a |
| Childcare Worker | $21,770 | $10.47 | 1,600 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,900 | $18.22 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $39,130 | $18.81 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $38,770 | $18.64 | 260 |
| Funeral Attendant | $30,750 | $14.79 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $26,990 | $12.98 | 300 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $46,800 | $22.50 | 70 |
| Recreation Worker | $24,900 | $11.97 | 410 |
| Residential Advisor | $33,620 | $16.16 | 160 |
| Skincare Specialist | $43,880 | $21.10 | 180 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $55,000 | $26.44 | 170 |
| Cashier | $28,000 | $13.46 | 5,320 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,910 | $17.75 | 820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $72,330 | $34.77 | 560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,330 | $22.75 | 2,760 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $76,310 | $36.69 | 760 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,210 | $17.41 | 650 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,990 | $21.63 | 120 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,070 | $13.98 | 8,770 |
| Sales Engineer | $94,420 | $45.40 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $46,470 | $22.34 | 1,020 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $61,470 | $29.55 | 1,960 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $77,970 | $37.49 | 170 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $46,810 | $22.51 | 570 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $37,830 | $18.19 | 40 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $41,790 | $20.09 | 60 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,120 | $14.96 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $56,680 | $27.25 | 70 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $49,580 | $23.84 | 60 |