SOC 29-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other — Jackson
Jackson, TN · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other in Jackson, TN is $82,800 per year, well above the national median of $65,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other in Jackson, TN is $82,800 per year, well above the national median of $65,790. The gap of 25.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $45,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $82,800 to $82,800.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.60 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $66,940. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | −30.9% |
| 25th | $82,800 | +25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $82,800 | +25.9% |
| 75th | $82,800 | +25.9% |
| 90th | $97,960 | +48.9% |
| Mean | $77,800 | +18.3% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $66,940 | 510 | |
| 2 | Chattanooga | $60,580 | 280 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $58,270 | 150 | |
| 4 | Knoxville | $51,550 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $82,800 goes as far as $90,098 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,098US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,800 a year, 25.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,450 to $97,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $66,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other in Jackson, TN?
The median annual wage is $82,800, or $39.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,790, so pay in Jackson, TN is 25.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, TN earns more than $97,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $66,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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