How much does a life make in Jackson?
$66,030a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,670Median: $66,030Highest 10%: $98,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,670 | $15.71 | |
| 25th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $69,220 | $33.28 | |
| 90th | $98,510 | $47.36 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Memphis, TN | $59,330 |
Related jobs in Jackson
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $31.75 ($66,030 a year).
Do lifes make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $66,030 against $62,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $59,490, so Jackson pays 11% more.
Where does Jackson rank for life pay?
37 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,510 or more.
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.