May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Jackson
Jackson, TN
286 occupations
Across 286 occupations with published wages in Jackson, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $412,460 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Jackson
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $412,460 | 160 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $245,880 | 80 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $201,090 | 90 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $190,970 | 60 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $140,540 | 180 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,040 | 80 | |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $134,810 | 220 | |
| 8 | Lawyers | $133,770 | 190 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $131,090 | 250 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,280 | 110 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $123,840 | 180 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $121,910 | 100 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $115,320 | 70 | |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | $110,570 | 50 | |
| 15 | Administrative Services Managers | $108,900 | 130 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $108,260 | 410 | |
| 17 | Facilities Managers | $108,090 | 60 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $104,600 | 60 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,770 | 300 | |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | $100,190 | 40 | |
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | $99,180 | 60 | |
| 22 | General and Operations Managers | $98,040 | 1,220 | |
| 23 | Construction Managers | $97,070 | 140 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $96,610 | 140 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $96,540 | 130 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,410 | $36,710 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,390 | $30,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,370 | $26,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,280 | $31,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,930 | $75,610 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,890 | $40,340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,870 | $55,160 |
| Cashiers | 1,780 | $27,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,470 | $34,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,220 | $98,040 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,490 | 930 |
| Bartenders | $22,030 | 180 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,400 | 100 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,850 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,360 | 2,370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,430 | 400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,970 | 580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,280 | 110 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,540 | 300 |
| Cashiers | $27,690 | 1,780 |
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.