Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Jackson
453 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Jackson belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $333,460 per year. The lowest published median is $21,280.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $21,280 | — |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,440 | 2,750 |
| Childcare Workers | $21,770 | 1,600 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,990 | 490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,310 | 2,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,630 | 8,460 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,640 | 1,830 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,640 | 610 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,970 | 70 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,130 | 7,800 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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