Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Jackson
286 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Jackson belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $20,490 per year. The highest is $412,460.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,490 | 930 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $22,030 | 180 | |
| 3 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,400 | 100 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,850 | 260 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,360 | 2,370 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,430 | 400 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $26,970 | 580 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,280 | 110 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $27,540 | 300 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $27,690 | 1,780 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $412,460 | 160 |
| Physicians, All Other | $245,880 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $201,090 | 90 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $190,970 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $140,540 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,040 | 80 |
| Sales Managers | $134,810 | 220 |
| Lawyers | $133,770 | 190 |
| Financial Managers | $131,090 | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,280 | 110 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,840 | 180 |
| Marketing Managers | $121,910 | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,320 | 70 |
| Computer Network Architects | $110,570 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,900 | 130 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $108,260 | 410 |
| Facilities Managers | $108,090 | 60 |
| Physician Assistants | $104,600 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,770 | 300 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,190 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $99,180 | 60 |
| General and Operations Managers | $98,040 | 1,220 |
| Construction Managers | $97,070 | 140 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,610 | 140 |
| Software Developers | $96,540 | 130 |
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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