Median DOL Salary
$91,321
Total DOL Filings
1,386
Companies Hiring
383
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Jackson, MI$91,321
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Jackson, MI is 49.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Jackson
Highest-Paying Occupations in Jackson
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $240,000 | +129.1% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $112,320 | -17.5% | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,658 | -31.2% | 17 |
| Physical Therapists | $89,440 | -9.6% | 58 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,200 | -18.2% | 38 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,420 | -6.8% | 11 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,031 | -21.7% | 14 |
| Engineers, All Other | $76,000 | -26.8% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $70,000 | -22.8% | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -36.7% | 23 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $58,931 | -23% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,398 | -35.2% | 8 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $50,378 | -38% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Jackson, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Jackson, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $240,000 | $264,901 |
| Pharmacists | $112,320 | $123,974 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $109,658 | $121,035 |
| Physical Therapists | $89,440 | $98,720 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,200 | $92,936 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Jackson, MI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Jackson, MI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.