Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
282,281
Employed
271,373
Unemployed
10,908
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Jackson, MS
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $333,460 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $297,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $237,440 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $200,500 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,090 |
| Dentists, General | $149,990 |
| Chief Executives | $149,490 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,010 |
| Pharmacists | $132,080 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,800 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.