Jackson, MI

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Jackson, MI, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 211 detailed occupations covering about 43,060 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.3% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Jackson, MI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $181,320 +9% 50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $142,680 +43.1% 90
Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,220 -22% 140
Architectural and Engineering Managers $131,120 -20.7% 120
Pharmacists $128,870 -5.3% 130
Sales Managers $127,750 -5.5% 140
Marketing Managers $127,660 -28.9% 70
Financial Managers $126,410 +12.8% 240
Physician Assistants $120,860 -7% 80
Managers, All Other $119,920 -10.2% 100
Human Resources Managers $118,330 -13.2% 70
Computer Systems Analysts $108,300 -24.8% 140
Nurse Practitioners $107,500 -14.9% 90
Administrative Services Managers $105,550 -0.9% 70
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $103,800 +36.9% 300
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $103,540 +4.4% 50
Lawyers $101,760 -30.2% 90
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,700 -1.7% 140
Construction Managers $100,620 -4.1% 60
Industrial Production Managers $100,470 -14.1% 240
Software Developers $99,960 -40% 320
Electrical Engineers $99,520 -6.9% 390
Management Analysts $97,620 -1.8% 120
Physical Therapists $95,890 -3.8% 70
Civil Engineers $93,500 -43.9% 80

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Jackson, MI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,770 $26,720
Retail Salespersons 1,420 $30,020
Cashiers 1,360 $26,180
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,240 $31,410
Office Clerks, General 1,150 $38,900
General and Operations Managers 1,100 $88,830
Customer Service Representatives 980 $38,740
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 980 $35,450
Waiters and Waitresses 760 $28,470
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 720 $49,240
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 690 $38,790
Machinists 670 $46,370
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 550 $46,550
Nursing Assistants 550 $36,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 540 $61,820
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 530 $29,470
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 520 $60,990
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 500 $38,980
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 480 $44,060
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 480 $36,450
Accountants and Auditors 470 $67,020
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 470 $32,750
Cooks, Restaurant 460 $29,790
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 450 $63,930
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 430 $60,560
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