May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Jackson
Jackson, MS
453 occupations
Across 453 occupations with published wages in Jackson, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $333,460 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Jackson
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,770 | $29,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 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 |
| Cashiers | 5,320 | $28,000 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,810 | $63,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,450 | $34,060 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,270 | $37,850 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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