Median DOL Salary
$103,829
Total DOL Filings
1,861
Companies Hiring
301
Cost of Living Index
86.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
JACKSON, MS$103,829
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in JACKSON, MS is 70.4% 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 | $230,000 | +73.4% | 161 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,086 | +15.8% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,000 | -19.3% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,109 | -25.5% | 80 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | +4.5% | 9 |
| Statisticians | $62,323 | +3.9% | 13 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,203 | -9.7% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $55,029 | -47.1% | 8 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $54,123 | +48.4% | 35 |
| Epidemiologists | $50,212 | -14.2% | 10 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,484 | -3.5% | 33 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $44,322 | N/A | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $39,000 | -19.5% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $37,024 | -42.3% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Mississippi
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 Mississippi.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $236,860 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $231,580 | 780 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,490 | 270 |
| Psychiatrists | $195,210 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,010 | 880 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,630 | 2,110 |
| Pharmacists | $132,420 | 3,060 |
| Dentists, General | $128,570 | 830 |
| Chief Executives | $125,340 | 440 |
| Physicists | $120,640 | 70 |
Salary Trend in JACKSON, MS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
JACKSON, MS has a cost of living index of 86.3, which is 13.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $115,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $230,000 | $266,512 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,086 | $102,070 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,000 | $95,017 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,109 | $87,032 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | $81,112 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.