Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Jackson
231 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Jackson belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $25,960 per year. The highest is $298,440.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,960 | 50 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,390 | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,980 | 170 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,920 | 160 | |
| 5 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $29,290 | 130 | |
| 6 | Cashiers | $29,370 | 1,690 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,460 | 330 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,600 | 260 | |
| 9 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $29,650 | 170 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $29,810 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $298,440 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $181,800 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,400 | 210 |
| Managers, All Other | $165,710 | 150 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,680 | 140 |
| Marketing Managers | $159,090 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $151,710 | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $149,930 | 310 |
| Human Resources Managers | $149,930 | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $144,120 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $134,080 | 130 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $133,680 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,640 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $130,220 | 390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,010 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,460 | 80 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,570 | 110 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,650 | 260 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $111,990 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $109,240 | 230 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $108,940 | 170 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,960 | 90 |
| Data Scientists | $107,640 | 70 |
| Civil Engineers | $107,320 | 80 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,250 | 70 |
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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