What is the average salary in Jackson, MI?
$58,200a year
Average yearly pay across 231 jobs with official data in the Jackson, MI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.98
- Jobs with data
- 231
- Workers counted
- 47,640
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $298,400 |
| Dentist | $181,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $170,400 |
| Manager | $165,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $159,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,100 |
| Sales Manager | $151,700 |
| Financial Manager | $149,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,900 |
| Purchasing Manager | $144,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,180 |
| Cashier | $29,370 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,700 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,390 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,560 |
| Office Clerk | $44,260 |
| General and Operations Manager | $91,950 |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,230 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $39,920 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$106,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$159,700
- Chief Executive$298,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$170,400
- Construction Manager$105,000
- Education Administrator$102,600
- Facilities Manager$84,760
- Financial Manager$149,900
- Food Service Manager$62,200
- General and Operations Manager$91,950
- Human Resources Manager$149,900
- Industrial Production Manager$112,700
- Manager$165,700
- Marketing Manager$159,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$108,900
- Property$61,020
- Purchasing Manager$144,100
- Sales Manager$151,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$85,860
- Transportation$108,000
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$81,470
- Business Operations Specialist$81,810
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$78,410
- Claims Adjuster$84,810
- Compliance Officer$71,680
- Cost Estimator$73,650
- Financial and Investment Analyst$89,700
- Fundraiser$61,730
- Human Resources Specialist$69,240
- Loan Officer$60,540
- Logistician$75,940
- Management Analyst$105,400
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,510
- Meeting$44,700
- Personal Financial Advisor$112,000
- Project Management Specialist$100,300
- Training and Development Specialist$60,310
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Occupation$128,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$100,100
- Computer User Support Specialist$50,800
- Data Scientist$107,600
- Information Security Analyst$130,000
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,210
- Software Developer$130,200
Architecture and engineering
- Civil Engineer$107,300
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$73,400
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$83,070
- Electrical Engineer$109,200
- Industrial Engineer$96,670
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$50,090
- Mechanical Drafter$68,760
- Mechanical Engineer$95,280
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,480
Life, physical, and social science
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$91,640
- School Psychologist$88,330
Community and social service
- Child$70,350
- Clergy$54,870
- Community and Social Service Specialist$49,480
- Educational$48,870
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,160
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,430
- Rehabilitation Counselor$41,140
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,650
- Social Worker$60,230
- Substance Abuse$53,820
Legal
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$81,860
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$47,570
- Elementary School Teacher$63,770
- Instructional Coordinator$81,480
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$58,780
- Middle School Teacher$65,580
- Preschool Teacher$38,570
- Secondary School Teacher$63,590
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,500
- Special Education Teacher$72,910
- Special Education Teacher$80,210
- Substitute Teacher$51,390
- Teaching Assistant$36,620
- Tutor$52,000
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$48,430
- Graphic Designer$60,010
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,480
- Public Relations Specialist$77,860
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$37,940
- Dental Hygienist$78,990
- Dentist$181,800
- Dietetic Technician$39,190
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,530
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$64,290
- Medical Records Specialist$46,950
- Nurse Practitioner$129,500
- Occupational Therapist$83,880
- Pharmacist$134,100
- Pharmacy Technician$45,340
- Physical Therapist$104,000
- Physician Assistant$130,600
- Speech-Language Pathologist$92,630
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$47,470
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,540
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,180
- Medical Assistant$40,230
- Nursing Assistant$40,080
- Physical Therapist Assistant$60,990
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,800
Protective service
- Firefighter$47,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,820
- Lifeguard$25,960
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$65,160
- Security Guard$38,750
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$35,740
- Chef and Head Cook$59,510
- Cook$29,460
- Cook$38,360
- Cook$36,680
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,920
- Dishwasher$30,420
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,210
- Food Preparation Worker$31,120
- Food Server$30,090
- Host and Hostess$27,980
- Waiter and Waitress$39,920
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$52,130
- Janitor and Cleaner$34,970
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,520
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,490
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,600
- Animal Caretaker$29,810
- Childcare Worker$30,860
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$29,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,720
- Hairdresser$30,640
- Recreation Worker$36,660
- Residential Advisor$38,440
Sales and related
- Cashier$29,370
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$80,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$44,880
- Insurance Sales Agent$45,080
- Parts Salesperson$44,030
- Retail Salesperson$34,770
- Sales Representative$133,700
- Sales Representative$72,310
- Sales Representatives of Service$58,570
- Security$57,580
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$38,860
- Billing and Posting Clerk$46,250
- Bookkeeping$48,690
- Court$47,490
- Customer Service Representative$42,230
- Data Entry Keyer$45,970
- Dispatcher$45,980
- Eligibility Interviewer$70,660
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$71,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,560
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$46,400
- Library Assistant$34,120
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,750
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,740
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$29,290
- Office Clerk$44,260
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,630
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Production$60,700
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,130
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,020
- Shipping$43,830
- Teller$37,750
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$39,650
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$56,160
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,100
- Construction Laborer$48,130
- Earth Driller$60,270
- Electrician$63,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,910
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,940
- Insulation Worker$45,330
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,860
- Plumber$81,930
- Roofer$58,320
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,730
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,870
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$63,030
- Computer$48,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$81,770
- Heating$61,220
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,510
- Installation$50,520
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$47,090
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,880
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,000
Production
- Baker$36,150
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,910
- Coating$43,680
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,640
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,470
- Cutting$44,840
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$40,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
- Food Batchmaker$45,970
- Grinding$46,730
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,350
- Inspector$45,460
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$38,800
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$33,470
- Machinist$49,840
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,700
- Molding$38,020
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$42,920
- Plating Machine Setter$41,190
- Production Worker$35,290
- Rolling Machine Setter$51,410
- Separating$46,380
- Tool and Die Maker$63,410
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,110
- Welder$49,790
- Welding$41,180
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,310
- Bus Driver$45,440
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,950
- Driver/Sales Worker$41,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,290
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,080
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,460
- Laborer and Freight$36,620
- Light Truck Driver$41,610
- Packer and Packager$33,340
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,990
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,560
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Jackson, MI?
About $58,200 a year ($27.98 an hour): the average of the 231 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Jackson, MI?
Chief Executive ($298,400), Dentist ($181,800), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,400).
What are the most common jobs in Jackson, MI?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (1,700 jobs), Cashier (1,690 jobs), Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (1,630 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.