Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in Jackson, MS

545 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in Jackson, MS for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.

Occupations

Occupation	Median annual wage	Employment	Salary page
Bakers	$29,810	350	View salary detail
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$29,730	260	View salary detail
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	$29,720	90	View salary detail
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$29,470	450	View salary detail
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$29,320	240	View salary detail
Cooks, Restaurant	$29,260	2,280	View salary detail
Bartenders	$29,230	430	View salary detail
Retail Salespersons	$29,070	8,770	View salary detail
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$29,000	730	View salary detail
Physical Therapist Aides	$28,980	50	View salary detail
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$28,940	240	View salary detail
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$28,910	80	View salary detail
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$28,820	3,390	View salary detail
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	$28,630	70	View salary detail
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$28,570	100	View salary detail
Orderlies	$28,450	160	View salary detail
Cooks, Short Order	$28,450	420	View salary detail
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$28,450	700	View salary detail
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$28,120	330	View salary detail
Library Assistants, Clerical	$28,110	80	View salary detail
Cashiers	$28,000	5,320	View salary detail
Pharmacy Aides	$27,970	150	View salary detail
Security Guards	$27,950	3,340	View salary detail
Floral Designers	$27,800	70	View salary detail
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$27,670	630	View salary detail
Food Preparation Workers	$27,200	1,220	View salary detail
Animal Caretakers	$27,110	370	View salary detail
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$27,060	60	View salary detail
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$26,990	300	View salary detail
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$26,980	1,190	View salary detail
Dishwashers	$26,150	600	View salary detail
Recreation Workers	$24,900	410	View salary detail
School Bus Monitors	$24,750	120	View salary detail
Library Technicians	$24,480	70	View salary detail
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$24,400	500	View salary detail
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$23,610	2,270	View salary detail
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$22,970	70	View salary detail
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$22,640	610	View salary detail
Baristas	$22,630	8,460	View salary detail
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$22,630	8,460	View salary detail
Cooks, Fast Food	$22,310	2,470	View salary detail
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$21,990	490	View salary detail
Nannies	$21,770	1,600	View salary detail
Childcare Workers	$21,770	1,600	View salary detail
Waiters and Waitresses	$21,440	2,750	View salary detail

Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.