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Employment and Industries in the Jackson, Mississippi Area

Jackson, Mississippi is regarded as a major business force in the state of Mississippi. The city includes a variety of business and industries. Agriculture is also an important factor for the region's economy. Due to being the state capital, the city includes a large number of government jobs. Other vital economic sectors include distribution and trade, construction, healthcare, telecommunications and tourism.

Jackson, Mississippi includes numerous high paying industrial companies. The manufacturing sector includes over 500 manufacturing firms. Jobs are provided by companies producing items such as fabricated metals, electrical and electronic equipment, automobiles and related automotive components, apparel, food products, furniture, rubber and plastic products, wood products and aircraft parts.

The Nissan Motor Co., plant also contributes to the economy. Jackson also includes the headquarters of banks such as First American Bank, Consumer National Bank, Trustmark National Bank and First Commercial Bank.

The state of Mississippi offers industries custom designed pre-employment training, post-employment training and upgrade/retraining services. Also, Jackson's business operating expenses are among the lowest in the country.

The Jackson Mississippi area has numerous major employers including:

  • State of Mississippi - Government
  • University of Mississippi - Education
  • U.S. Government- Government
  • Jackson Public School District - Education
  • Nissan North America Inc. - Manufacturing automobiles
  • Baptist Health Systems - Healthcare
  • St. Dominic Health Services - Healthcare
  • Mississippi State Hospital - Healthcare
  • City of Jackson - Government
  • Rankin County School District - Education
  • Trustmark National Bank - Financial services
  • Saks, Inc - Department stores
  • SkyTel Communications, Inc - Wireless communications
  • Jackson State University - Education
  • River Oaks Health Systems - Healthcare
  • Bell South - Local exchange service, Internet access
  • Central Mississippi Medical Center - Healthcare
  • Kroger Grocery stores
  • Delphi Automotive Systems - Manufacturing automotive electrical systems and components
  • Blue Cross, Blue Shield - Insurance

The top nonagricultural job providing sectors in Jackson, Mississippi are:

  • Government
  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Education and health services
  • Professional and business services
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial activities

Interesting details about Jackson Mississippi: The estimated household income in the city in 2007 was $33,000. Regarding the adult population, 27% have a bachelor's degree or higher. The cost of living index in Jackson in 2008 was at 82.5

Local businesses are invited to work with useful associations including:

The newspaper the Clarion-Ledger keeps readers current regarding local business and industry news.

Most Popular Jobs in Jackson, Mississippi Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses7,27058,560$38,760 - 80,29024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products2,99052,040$28,280 - 79,3108%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education2,33041,750$33,160 - 54,41014%95%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education2,33042,300$28,980 - 58,8306%96%
5Accountants and auditors1,61054,310$31,440 - 88,88018%79%
6Lawyers1,230103,050$51,600 - 11%99%
7Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education1,22040,850$30,450 - 53,85011%95%
8Chief executives1,180119,270$49,630 - 2%65%
9Financial managers92079,840$44,090 - 126,25013%60%
10Public relations specialists85038,980$27,220 - 50,98018%81%
11Network and computer systems administrators65050,530$32,410 - 74,86027%50%
12Computer software engineers, applications64063,600$43,400 - 89,16045%85%
13Child, family, and school social workers61031,080$21,900 - 43,05019%77%
14Medical and clinical laboratory technologists60052,550$34,220 - 70,75012%51%
15Self-enrichment education teachers59037,140$24,030 - 57,50023%54%
16Computer systems analysts58059,740$38,760 - 84,96029%68%
17Computer programmers57051,610$28,230 - 82,7400%73%
18Medical and public health social workers56034,460$21,610 - 53,40024%77%
19Pharmacists54094,880$69,030 - 125,61022%97%
20Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists53036,390$23,470 - 53,01018%56%
21Social and human service assistants50025,930$16,980 - 39,69034%58%
22Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation50045,120$28,730 - 69,7005%58%
23Civil engineers49067,930$47,510 - 91,01018%87%
24Educational, vocational, and school counselors48046,450$27,850 - 66,35013%73%
25Medical and health services managers47075,410$41,180 - 111,30016%57%
26Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products46077,230$48,340 - 114,38012%51%
27Detectives and criminal investigators43057,860$33,560 - 92,98017%54%
28Insurance underwriters38056,950$30,560 - 98,1106%53%
29Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors38035,620$18,090 - 57,05014%54%
30Physical therapists37075,500$49,180 - 113,33027%89%
31Coaches and scouts37050,560$24,800 - 86,13015%60%
32Education administrators, elementary and secondary school36071,650$50,530 - 94,1308%78%
33Management analysts36055,420$34,400 - 82,83022%78%
34Librarians35042,750$25,050 - 61,4304%85%
35Training and development specialists35042,110$28,170 - 60,31018%56%
36Sales managers35097,760$49,720 - 10%69%
37Computer and information systems managers34078,090$42,490 - 127,04016%73%
38Personal financial advisors34059,130$30,130 - 104,77041%81%
39Medical and clinical laboratory technicians33030,180$20,570 - 40,40015%51%
40Electrical engineers32074,700$46,080 - 109,7606%81%
41Education administrators, postsecondary32063,880$41,160 - 87,97014%78%
42Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents310 $ - 25%67%
43Social and community service managers30045,510$29,320 - 64,34025%72%
44Industrial engineers30070,290$47,080 - 99,77020%74%
45Speech-language pathologists30064,350$39,190 - 98,40011%98%
46Instructional coordinators28047,360$22,550 - 75,11023%79%
47Marketing managers28088,410$45,200 - 139,88014%69%
48Advertising sales agents28036,830$19,110 - 63,71020%56%
49Environmental engineers26061,240$45,260 - 80,38025%86%
50Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school26046,560$34,870 - 62,84020%87%
51Occupational therapists24067,740$47,010 - 88,49023%90%
52Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists24069,510$34,040 - 16%99%
53Health educators22039,000$23,180 - 64,55026%58%
54Graphic designers21042,050$27,530 - 73,95010%55%
55Mental health and substance abuse social workers20032,550$24,040 - 43,88030%77%
56Managers, all other20085,870$47,300 - 127,7307%55%
57Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors19031,770$22,510 - 45,48034%73%
58Interior designers19028,110$20,420 - 41,14020%55%
59Recreational therapists18033,670$25,990 - 48,3304%77%
60Network systems and data communications analysts18060,750$29,020 - 87,98053%57%
61Engineering managers18092,710$61,030 - 135,0407%84%
62Vocational education teachers, secondary school17044,880$34,830 - 58,6000%96%
63Rehabilitation counselors17037,400$14,920 - 52,23023%73%
64Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists17040,070$29,510 - 52,14018%56%
65Surveyors17052,660$24,660 - 79,34024%82%
66Database administrators17053,500$28,560 - 77,54029%72%
67Conservation scientists17053,480$38,860 - 73,1105%86%
68Mechanical engineers17070,390$52,220 - 97,4904%78%
69Dietitians and nutritionists16043,230$18,610 - 65,6509%72%
70Teachers and instructors, all other16046,030$25,320 - 78,0109%54%
71Dentists, general160112,620$46,900 - 9%100%
72Legislators15022,290$15,040 - 30,7801%65%
73Computer software engineers, systems software15071,920$44,780 - 102,37028%85%
74Special education teachers, secondary school15045,570$35,730 - 58,9709%87%
75Public relations managers15062,610$27,410 - 132,53017%75%
76Computer specialists, all other14068,430$54,260 - 83,09015%68%
77Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other13064,560$41,230 - 92,28017%56%
78Compensation and benefits managers13070,610$45,800 - 102,16012%58%
79Environmental scientists and specialists, including health13042,510$31,440 - 54,68025%93%
80Training and development managers12074,560$39,810 - 109,80016%58%
81Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program12041,300$28,270 - 54,86024%78%
82Editors12042,020$15,840 - 70,4302%81%
83Budget analysts12050,660$34,310 - 76,2407%78%
84Tax preparers12026,950$17,400 - 55,9800%54%
85Special education teachers, middle school11043,530$34,250 - 61,44016%87%
86Mental health counselors11046,900$30,650 - 66,08030%73%
87Floral designers11021,950$14,570 - 31,5000%55%
88Purchasing managers11065,980$42,060 - 102,2003%57%
89Veterinarians10083,960$38,660 - 35%100%
90Market research analysts10061,770$24,860 - 120,45020%82%
91Commercial pilots10060,090$33,890 - 90,50013%74%
92Occupational health and safety specialists9058,690$29,900 - 82,0208%72%
93Producers and directors9033,510$15,590 - 47,12011%75%
94Financial specialists, all other8069,120$44,520 - 97,77012%50%
95Reporters and correspondents8039,750$22,990 - 59,9201%85%
96Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates8053,910$20,580 - 123,6005%99%
97Financial analysts8070,700$45,430 - 102,06034%87%
98Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other7042,130$25,790 - 93,92015%72%
99Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers7072,870$40,970 - 122,05022%93%
100Optometrists7086,860$49,460 - 127,01011%100%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Cashiers8,54017,260$13,160 - 22,950-2%10%
2Retail salespersons8,14024,740$13,850 - 40,65012%25%
3Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive6,35026,670$18,220 - 36,7301%18%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand5,02022,600$16,190 - 31,1802%5%
5Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer4,97038,560$24,220 - 58,45010%4%
6General and operations managers4,47094,410$43,030 - 2%48%
7Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants4,37019,600$16,370 - 24,82018%7%
8Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks4,34034,350$22,870 - 49,59013%16%
9Office clerks, general4,00022,550$14,120 - 32,53013%19%
10Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners3,71019,710$14,000 - 25,65015%4%
11Stock clerks and order fillers3,58023,450$15,030 - 32,480-7%8%
12Customer service representatives3,57027,690$17,630 - 40,77025%22%
13Food preparation workers3,49016,170$12,950 - 20,50015%7%
14Security guards3,35019,120$13,990 - 24,70017%13%
15Waiters and waitresses3,26015,720$12,770 - 18,94011%14%
16Maintenance and repair workers, general3,14029,710$19,740 - 44,44010%6%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers3,09047,790$27,650 - 69,8606%29%
18Psychiatric aides2,96019,020$16,470 - 23,4100%7%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers2,79037,710$21,590 - 60,3704%25%
20Receptionists and information clerks2,59021,640$15,150 - 30,44017%13%
21Cooks, fast food2,42016,240$12,990 - 20,3508%5%
22Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,27035,500$26,970 - 46,06014%7%
23Executive secretaries and administrative assistants2,25034,390$23,160 - 49,50015%18%
24Teacher assistants2,20016,330$13,000 - 21,80010%18%
25Truck drivers, light or delivery services2,03028,800$17,970 - 45,5808%4%
26Team assemblers1,88022,830$15,000 - 31,4800%5%
27Construction laborers1,86023,200$14,160 - 32,55011%5%
28Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks1,83033,700$18,910 - 60,3404%6%
29First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers1,76028,580$19,990 - 42,35011%14%
30Cooks, restaurant1,68019,360$14,240 - 25,04012%5%
31Child care workers1,63016,810$13,150 - 21,18018%15%
32Maids and housekeeping cleaners1,62015,690$12,840 - 20,11013%5%
33Electricians1,49044,310$23,950 - 76,9707%7%
34Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,49015,630$12,850 - 21,37018%5%
35Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers1,43020,670$16,520 - 26,61011%2%
36Police and sheriff's patrol officers1,41031,970$23,690 - 40,59011%33%
37Automotive service technicians and mechanics1,38031,880$20,250 - 48,03014%4%
38Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop1,33015,570$12,920 - 19,59010%8%
39Industrial truck and tractor operators1,22026,190$20,760 - 32,700-1%2%
40Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,21030,060$23,550 - 37,7108%3%
41Landscaping and groundskeeping workers1,18021,190$15,740 - 27,43018%6%
42First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers1,15042,610$24,820 - 63,170-4%15%
43Helpers--production workers1,12020,070$13,770 - 26,0700%4%
44Correctional officers and jailers1,12024,470$19,340 - 31,27017%11%
45Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters1,09030,900$20,710 - 45,82011%4%
46First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers1,08046,720$27,530 - 74,0009%10%
47Tellers1,07023,000$17,390 - 29,84014%16%
48Packers and packagers, hand1,05018,960$13,410 - 24,660-11%3%
49Insurance sales agents1,04055,150$26,330 - 94,39013%45%
50First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers1,03051,380$29,280 - 77,4707%13%
51Paralegals and legal assistants1,00039,010$27,570 - 57,84022%45%
52Carpenters99031,540$19,680 - 41,29010%6%
53Billing and posting clerks and machine operators98028,900$21,210 - 38,0604%15%
54Counter and rental clerks96024,950$13,530 - 40,30023%16%
55Cooks, institution and cafeteria95017,870$13,350 - 23,47011%5%
56Dishwashers91015,670$12,950 - 19,51010%3%
57Computer support specialists87040,940$25,280 - 61,19013%43%
58Insurance claims and policy processing clerks85034,950$23,920 - 54,7400%22%
59Business operations specialists, all other84057,490$31,840 - 86,13021%49%
60Food servers, nonrestaurant82014,920$12,710 - 18,74016%9%
61Loan officers77067,490$33,700 - 100,47012%49%
62Bus drivers, school67017,580$12,940 - 23,1209%4%
63Bill and account collectors66027,840$21,110 - 37,10023%13%
64Interviewers, except eligibility and loan64025,860$17,160 - 35,02010%24%
65Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators62056,840$34,510 - 83,0509%47%
66Driver/sales workers62028,130$14,470 - 41,190-4%4%
67Medical records and health information technicians61029,490$18,970 - 44,25018%12%
68Data entry keyers58023,360$17,660 - 30,620-4%18%
69Postal service mail carriers570 1%11%
70Legal secretaries56041,210$29,580 - 51,96012%18%
71Electrical power-line installers and repairers55041,540$29,410 - 54,6307%6%
72Home health aides55019,470$15,730 - 24,29049%7%
73Parts salespersons55031,760$15,570 - 49,650-1%6%
74Sales representatives, services, all other54048,360$30,270 - 63,92028%48%
75Administrative services managers54056,320$29,690 - 84,49012%40%
76Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists53034,040$18,850 - 53,18012%3%
77Preschool teachers, except special education52024,550$13,510 - 39,28026%43%
78First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators52046,670$29,600 - 67,98010%17%
79Cleaners of vehicles and equipment52018,970$13,500 - 25,51014%3%
80Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop51016,410$13,090 - 20,38010%17%
81Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers51032,830$23,430 - 41,1705%2%
82Radiologic technologists and technicians50046,610$28,740 - 64,77015%25%
83Telecommunications line installers and repairers50034,410$20,510 - 58,4405%8%
84File clerks49020,820$14,800 - 27,330-40%20%
85Switchboard operators, including answering service49022,050$16,450 - 29,360-7%10%
86First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers49069,160$36,830 - 117,3404%38%
87Pharmacy technicians49025,820$18,590 - 34,21032%16%
88Family and general practitioners480193,290$112,600 - 0%0%
89Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products48045,100$28,400 - 71,0200%42%
90Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers47015,210$12,830 - 19,08012%6%
91Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers47029,930$15,740 - 45,870-6%14%
92Painters, construction and maintenance46028,300$21,310 - 38,66012%6%
93Couriers and messengers46019,270$13,480 - 28,1900%12%
94Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines45035,950$27,550 - 46,93012%3%
95Kindergarten teachers, except special education44036,100$16,440 - 52,82016%43%
96Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks42017,070$13,040 - 22,67017%14%
97Respiratory therapists42057,120$36,510 - 95,09023%28%
98Real estate sales agents42031,020$13,790 - 41,54011%45%
99Eligibility interviewers, government programs41032,170$25,800 - 41,3903%38%
100Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors41031,990$15,420 - 46,19027%47%
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Jobs More Common Near Jackson Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Psychiatric aides19,0202,96044.9
Conservation scientists53,48017015
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers20,6701,43011.6
Emergency management specialists 1309.5
Farm equipment mechanics30,2001407.1
Recreational therapists33,6701805.3
Electrical and electronics drafters46,0102905
Psychiatric technicians22,5402504.7
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors35,6203804
Electrical power-line installers and repairers41,5405503.8
Education teachers, postsecondary50,2902803.7
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers40,5701103.5
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood26,0701403.3
Occupational therapist assistants39,1601303.3
Correctional officers and jailers24,4701,1203.1
Commercial pilots60,0901003
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents40,1503002.9
Eligibility interviewers, government programs32,1704102.8
Family and general practitioners193,2904802.8
Business teachers, postsecondary50,0802902.8
Environmental engineers61,2402602.8
Detectives and criminal investigators57,8604302.7
Computer science teachers, postsecondary53,2001202.7
Couriers and messengers19,2704602.5
Cooks, fast food16,2402,4202.5
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers50,6902302.5
Residential advisors25,9501802.4
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters23,0403102.4
Food servers, nonrestaurant14,9208202.4
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary60,2602102.4
Respiratory therapists57,1204202.3
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials17,0702402.3
Medical and public health social workers34,4605602.2
Appraisers and assessors of real estate45,4302402.2
Training and development managers74,5601202.2
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians44,1201802.2
Chief executives119,2701,1802.2
Food preparation workers16,1703,4902.2
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary47,0103802.1
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary54,0201302.1
Education administrators, postsecondary63,8803202.1
Tire repairers and changers24,6703302.1
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines35,9504502.1
Insurance underwriters56,9503802
Health educators39,0002202
Hazardous materials removal workers30,1001302
Surgeons212,9201602
Pipelayers24,8501702
Medical records and health information technicians29,4906102
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists52,5506002

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Jackson, Mississippi Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Coaches and scouts50,5601.42370
Tool and die makers61,3501.35240
Pest control workers40,6801.3220
Teachers and instructors, all other46,0301.21160
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers50,6901.2230
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other64,5601.19130
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks33,7001.181,830
Family and general practitioners193,2901.17480
Office and administrative support workers, all other36,2001.17150
Mental health counselors46,9001.15110
Legal secretaries41,2101.15560
Loan officers67,4901.14770
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists28,1901.12220
All other information and record clerks36,7601.11210
Respiratory therapists57,1201.1420
Structural metal fabricators and fitters37,0801.1220
Computer operators38,5901.1250
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers32,3401.1260
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic33,8001.08200
Driver/sales workers28,1301.07620
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks34,3501.074,340
Food service managers51,9901.07230
Counter and rental clerks24,9501.07960
Surgeons212,9201.07160
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors31,9901.06410
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers54,2401.06400
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers47,7901.063,090
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products77,2301.06460
Sewing machine operators23,7701.06260
Personal and home care aides21,0501.05400
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks34,9501.05850
Payroll and timekeeping clerks35,0201.05390
Graphic designers42,0501.04210
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists69,5101.04240
Tire repairers and changers24,6701.04330
Parts salespersons31,7601.04550
Managers, all other85,8701.04200
Rehabilitation counselors37,4001.04170
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products52,5301.03200
Physical therapists75,5001.03370
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer38,5601.034,970
Stock clerks and order fillers23,4501.033,580
Order clerks28,7901.02310
Cargo and freight agents39,5601.02140
Residential advisors25,9501.02180
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators56,8401.02620
Computer specialists, all other68,4301.01140
Retail salespersons24,7401.018,140
Procurement clerks34,9901.01140
Occupational therapists67,7401.01240

Highest Paying Jobs in Jackson, Mississippi Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons212,920160
Internists, general208,13050
Family and general practitioners193,290480
Psychiatrists151,67050
Anesthesiologists151,29070
Chief executives119,2701,180
Pediatricians, general119,000 
Dentists, general112,620160
Lawyers103,0501,230
Natural sciences managers99,62040
Sales managers97,760350
Pharmacists94,880540
General and operations managers94,4104,470
Engineering managers92,710180
Marketing managers88,410280
Optometrists86,86070
Managers, all other85,870200
Veterinarians83,960100
Financial managers79,840920
Computer and information systems managers78,090340
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products77,230460
Electronics engineers, except computer75,64060
Physical therapists75,500370
Medical and health services managers75,410470
Industrial production managers75,300210
Electrical engineers74,700320
Training and development managers74,560120
Engineers, all other73,76060
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers72,87070
Transportation inspectors72,65050
Computer software engineers, systems software71,920150
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school71,650360
Financial analysts70,70080
Compensation and benefits managers70,610130
Mechanical engineers70,390170
Industrial engineers70,290300
Sales engineers69,87050
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists69,510240
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers69,160490
Financial specialists, all other69,12080
Computer specialists, all other68,430140
Advertising and promotions managers68,31060
Civil engineers67,930490
Occupational therapists67,740240
Art directors67,74060
Loan officers67,490770
Postmasters and mail superintendents67,01030
Purchasing managers65,980110
Sociology teachers, postsecondary65,31050
Construction managers64,790330

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