SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Jackson
Jackson, TN · 9 metro areas compared
In Jackson, TN the median wage is $100,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, TN the median wage is $100,770. That is 18.6% lower than the national median of $123,860. Pay ranges from under $64,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $156,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,830 to $125,020.
Employment stands at 300, or 3.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $116,480. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 19th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,730 | −47.7% |
| 25th | $80,830 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $100,770 | −18.6% |
| 75th | $125,020 | +0.9% |
| 90th | $156,710 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $107,700 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $116,480 | 5,510 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $112,800 | 2,310 | |
| 3 | Clarksville | $105,500 | 450 | |
| 4 | Johnson City | $105,470 | 400 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $104,250 | 1,880 | |
| 6 | Chattanooga | $102,920 | 1,150 | |
| 7 | Kingsport | $99,370 | 440 | |
| 8 | Cleveland | $94,780 | 160 | |
| 9 | Morristown | $82,360 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $100,770 goes as far as $109,652 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,652US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,770 a year, 18.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,730 to $156,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $116,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Jackson, TN?
The median annual wage is $100,770, or $48.45 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 $123,860, so pay in Jackson, TN is 18.6% lower. 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 $156,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,730 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 $116,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 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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