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Employment and Industries in the Jackson, Tennessee Area

West Tennessee Healthcare is the largest employer in Jackson, Tennessee. The important industries in Jackson are agriculture, flooring, food processing, power tools, air compressors and appliances. Healthcare and education also have important economic roles.

In Jackson, the leading employment providing segments are healthcare, educational services, construction, accommodation and food services, metal and metal products and machinery. Management, professional and related occupations (29% of the workforce). Sales and office occupations (24% of the labor force). Production, transportation and material moving occupations (19% of the jobs).

Details about Jackson, Tennessee: Cost of living index in 2008: 82.9 (national average: 100). Average salary in 2009: $28,000. Adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher: 23%.

Top manufacturers in Jackson, Tennessee:

  • Procter and Gamble
  • Black and Decker (DeVilbiss Air Power)
  • Delta Faucet Company
  • Pinnacle Foods
  • Black and Decker - North (Porter Cable)
  • Persues Distribution
  • TBDN Tennessee Company
  • Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company
  • Gerdau Amristeel

The primary non-manufacturing employers in Jackson, Tennessee:

  • West Tennessee Healthcare
  • Jackson-Madison County School System
  • City of Jackson
  • Union University
  • Madison County
  • Regional Hospital
  • Walmart
  • Madison-Haywood Developmental Center
  • Jackson Energy Authority
  • Lane College

Some of the most popular jobs filled by those with college degrees are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, medical and clinical laboratory technicians, medical and health services managers, child, family and school social workers; financial managers and pharmacists.

Jackson businesses can work with helpful organizations such as:

News regarding the business endeavors of local companies is available at jacksonsun.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Jackson, Tennessee 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 nurses1,90052,020$40,980 - 64,39024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education64043,060$32,190 - 54,73014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education34046,420$34,640 - 61,0606%96%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products32050,850$19,290 - 80,3908%51%
5Accountants and auditors30050,120$30,040 - 79,17018%79%
6Medical and clinical laboratory technicians29025,110$17,190 - 37,42015%51%
7Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education25044,600$33,170 - 57,64011%95%
8Medical and health services managers24068,690$46,960 - 90,19016%57%
9Child, family, and school social workers23028,080$14,090 - 40,02019%77%
10Financial managers21064,020$39,370 - 97,48013%60%
11Pharmacists190104,690$82,710 - 130,74022%97%
12Chief executives190122,180$48,980 - 2%65%
13Physical therapists17061,880$38,010 - 82,33027%89%
14Lawyers160121,550$44,360 - 11%99%
15Instructional coordinators130 $ - 23%79%
16Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products12085,720$34,090 - 12%51%
17Coaches and scouts120 $ - 15%60%
18Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation11049,730$28,680 - 73,2205%58%
19Education administrators, elementary and secondary school11069,480$53,990 - 83,8008%78%
20Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school11043,930$32,550 - 54,42020%87%
21Network and computer systems administrators10055,070$38,010 - 79,23027%50%
22Educational, vocational, and school counselors10044,470$26,140 - 61,24013%73%
23Mental health and substance abuse social workers9033,990$26,660 - 47,44030%77%
24Advertising sales agents8039,550$24,820 - 57,03020%56%
25Vocational education teachers, secondary school7046,950$36,190 - 60,1800%96%
26Industrial engineers7065,200$41,200 - 93,35020%74%
27Detectives and criminal investigators7051,780$34,460 - 86,48017%54%
28Medical and public health social workers7033,590$23,690 - 46,92024%77%
29Occupational therapists6063,090$53,100 - 78,09023%90%
30Social and human service assistants6024,690$15,770 - 37,09034%58%
31Librarians6045,670$35,420 - 57,5304%85%
32Training and development specialists6044,070$27,170 - 61,29018%56%
33Mechanical engineers6060,140$36,370 - 90,4004%78%
34Social and community service managers5038,950$22,010 - 62,27025%72%
35Legislators5017,650$12,870 - 16,4301%65%
36Health educators5028,670$18,520 - 38,42026%58%
37Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists5036,590$27,040 - 50,09011%58%
38Management analysts50 $ - 22%78%
39Computer and information systems managers5075,200$44,730 - 107,78016%73%
40Special education teachers, secondary school5046,910$36,440 - 59,6109%87%
41Engineering managers5094,770$68,820 - 139,4807%84%
42Dentists, general50164,960$94,290 - 9%100%
43Public relations specialists5042,100$26,690 - 65,41018%81%
44Dietitians and nutritionists4040,600$13,950 - 72,7109%72%
45Speech-language pathologists4054,350$42,430 - 66,93011%98%
46Purchasing managers3060,620$28,680 - 95,9403%57%
47Sales and related workers, all other3046,620$18,570 - 100,17014%62%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,09022,660$14,140 - 33,30012%25%
2Cashiers1,74015,950$12,820 - 20,640-2%10%
3Office clerks, general1,37024,340$16,650 - 32,98013%19%
4Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,27033,820$21,740 - 50,49010%4%
5Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,09019,670$13,940 - 26,6502%5%
6Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,05015,000$12,800 - 18,77018%5%
7Maintenance and repair workers, general1,05034,200$19,960 - 46,27010%6%
8Waiters and waitresses1,03017,420$12,980 - 25,14011%14%
9Team assemblers83028,120$18,430 - 37,6800%5%
10First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers82037,720$24,190 - 58,6806%29%
11Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants80021,910$16,890 - 28,59018%7%
12Production workers, all other77020,160$16,460 - 30,6102%5%
13Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses76032,000$23,990 - 40,66014%7%
14Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive75025,120$17,810 - 33,2601%18%
15General and operations managers74069,790$33,030 - 126,7102%48%
16First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers72035,030$20,910 - 52,0504%25%
17Stock clerks and order fillers71021,070$14,170 - 30,660-7%8%
18Industrial truck and tractor operators65026,270$21,180 - 31,900-1%2%
19Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners64018,770$13,300 - 27,22015%4%
20Assemblers and fabricators, all other62026,490$19,180 - 31,420-8%5%
21Customer service representatives61030,600$20,610 - 47,72025%22%
22Executive secretaries and administrative assistants59032,440$22,570 - 42,47015%18%
23Security guards59019,250$13,170 - 29,27017%13%
24Home health aides56018,910$16,840 - 21,19049%7%
25Teacher assistants55015,520$12,920 - 19,52010%18%
26Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks49028,970$19,690 - 39,94013%16%
27Electricians49039,740$28,720 - 50,8507%7%
28Cooks, institution and cafeteria49018,180$13,560 - 23,98011%5%
29Receptionists and information clerks48021,530$15,440 - 27,97017%13%
30Construction laborers45023,640$17,030 - 30,80011%5%
31First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers44044,060$28,560 - 62,750-4%15%
32Maids and housekeeping cleaners44017,500$13,410 - 22,64013%5%
33Packers and packagers, hand44018,170$13,270 - 24,970-11%3%
34Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks40026,480$18,390 - 32,6204%6%
35Truck drivers, light or delivery services39027,760$15,790 - 47,2208%4%
36Machinists38034,180$26,400 - 45,690-2%3%
37Personal and home care aides35016,040$13,060 - 19,33051%10%
38Cooks, restaurant33019,940$14,800 - 26,33012%5%
39Police and sheriff's patrol officers32038,110$25,810 - 49,74011%33%
40First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers32026,300$17,260 - 37,22011%14%
41Billing and posting clerks and machine operators32026,520$20,140 - 34,5504%15%
42Automotive service technicians and mechanics30036,240$20,520 - 51,89014%4%
43Medical assistants30023,560$17,420 - 30,73035%10%
44Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30029,160$19,680 - 39,890-14%0%
45Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers29034,080$21,930 - 49,270-6%14%
46Counter and rental clerks27019,470$12,940 - 32,43023%16%
47Medical secretaries27024,390$19,650 - 31,01017%18%
48First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers24044,300$32,180 - 62,1509%10%
49Cooks, fast food24015,510$12,940 - 19,4008%5%
50Landscaping and groundskeeping workers23021,910$16,020 - 30,71018%6%
51Radiologic technologists and technicians23043,870$32,380 - 60,17015%25%
52First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers23047,000$18,420 - 77,3607%13%
53Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop23014,320$12,740 - 16,13010%8%
54Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic23032,960$24,320 - 39,780-6%0%
55Industrial machinery mechanics20040,340$33,070 - 49,9309%5%
56Parts salespersons20024,620$13,140 - 40,710-1%6%
57Food preparation workers19020,060$14,750 - 27,53015%7%
58Tellers18021,570$17,270 - 28,93014%16%
59Child care workers18016,380$13,100 - 20,35018%15%
60Pharmacy technicians18025,920$20,800 - 33,19032%16%
61Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic17029,120$22,810 - 36,880-2%6%
62Dishwashers16015,820$12,900 - 19,90010%3%
63Bill and account collectors16026,920$21,040 - 34,57023%13%
64Business operations specialists, all other16054,280$34,170 - 79,05021%49%
65Highway maintenance workers16028,390$18,300 - 45,3409%5%
66Food service managers16044,830$26,540 - 71,5205%24%
67Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists15034,600$23,020 - 47,85012%3%
68Laundry and dry-cleaning workers15019,670$14,840 - 24,87010%5%
69Preschool teachers, except special education15021,670$13,130 - 40,53026%43%
70Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop15015,310$12,830 - 19,24010%17%
71Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic14019,350$16,150 - 25,260-11%0%
72Medical records and health information technicians14025,750$20,040 - 37,78018%12%
73Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers14031,420$22,240 - 45,9905%2%
74Cost estimators13051,840$29,970 - 76,61019%32%
75Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers13016,440$13,330 - 19,62012%6%
76Fire fighters13033,600$25,560 - 39,55012%18%
77Postal service mail carriers130 1%11%
78Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists13024,830$13,820 - 40,96012%6%
79Paralegals and legal assistants13035,970$26,490 - 47,98022%45%
80Dental assistants12027,800$19,060 - 37,35029%9%
81Printing machine operators12026,140$16,820 - 37,400-5%6%
82Respiratory therapists12035,900$26,470 - 50,33023%28%
83Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators12031,950$25,590 - 41,9708%3%
84Business teachers, postsecondary12076,720$31,990 - 141,0000%0%
85Sales representatives, services, all other11036,540$17,130 - 61,33028%48%
86Loan officers11044,320$27,850 - 74,95012%49%
87Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products11037,070$17,390 - 61,6900%42%
88Kindergarten teachers, except special education10041,240$30,420 - 50,87016%43%
89Bartenders10016,200$13,030 - 19,49011%17%
90File clerks10019,370$15,030 - 24,130-40%20%
91First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand10041,660$27,790 - 64,16013%17%
92Construction managers10053,310$24,490 - 92,22016%29%
93Cleaners of vehicles and equipment10020,130$15,430 - 25,90014%3%
94Tool and die makers10042,780$33,820 - 56,620-9%5%
95Computer support specialists10035,040$24,570 - 49,50013%43%
96Production, planning, and expediting clerks10038,340$21,700 - 60,7204%30%
97Driver/sales workers10030,800$15,390 - 49,870-4%4%
98Butchers and meat cutters10024,430$15,560 - 36,4302%2%
99First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers10059,860$42,260 - 84,7204%38%
100First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators90 10%17%
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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.*
Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic19,35014015.7
Production workers, all other20,1607709.2
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic32,9602308.7
Assemblers and fabricators, all other26,4906206.5
Business teachers, postsecondary76,7201205.6
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians25,1102905.2
Highway maintenance workers28,3901604.7
Cooks, institution and cafeteria18,1804904
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic29,1201703.7
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,1603003.7
Tool and die makers42,7801003.5
Respiratory therapists35,9001203.2
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses32,0007602.9
Radiologic technologists and technicians43,8702302.9
Industrial truck and tractor operators26,2706502.9
Instructional coordinators 1302.8
Physical therapists61,8801702.6
Machinists34,1803802.6
Parts salespersons24,6202002.4
Medical and health services managers68,6902402.4
Child, family, and school social workers28,0802302.3
Butchers and meat cutters24,4301002.3
Medical records and health information technicians25,7501402.2
Team assemblers28,1208302.2
Maintenance and repair workers, general34,2001,0502.2
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,8201,2702.1
Food service managers44,8301602.1
Industrial machinery mechanics40,3402002.1
Personal and home care aides16,0403502
Electricians39,7404902
Coaches and scouts 1201.9
Registered nurses52,0201,9001.9
Pharmacists104,6901901.9
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers44,0604401.9
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers19,6701501.9
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers34,0802901.7
Chief executives122,1801901.7
Home health aides18,9105601.7
Kindergarten teachers, except special education41,2401001.7
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists34,6001501.7
Printing machine operators26,1401201.6
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers35,0307201.6
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators26,5203201.6
Medical assistants23,5603001.6
Packers and packagers, hand18,1704401.6
Counter and rental clerks19,4702701.6
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants21,9108001.5
Medical secretaries24,3902701.5
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers37,7208201.5
Cost estimators51,8401301.5

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Lawyers121,5501.19160
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products85,7201.18120
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic32,9601.05230
Food preparation workers20,0601.04190
Business teachers, postsecondary76,7201.04120
Customer service representatives30,6001.03610
Team assemblers28,1201.03830
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers34,0801.02290
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,1601300
Assemblers and fabricators, all other26,4901620
Automotive service technicians and mechanics36,2401300
Pharmacists104,6901190
Maintenance and repair workers, general34,20011,050
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers19,6700.99150
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists24,8300.99130
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation49,7300.99110
Truck drivers, light or delivery services27,7600.96390
Office clerks, general24,3400.961,370
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers16,4400.95130
Waiters and waitresses17,4200.931,030
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks26,4800.93400
Retail salespersons22,6600.932,090
Cost estimators51,8400.93130
Machinists34,1800.93380
Food service managers44,8300.92160
Stock clerks and order fillers21,0700.92710
Pharmacy technicians25,9200.92180
Business operations specialists, all other54,2800.92160
Dishwashers15,8200.92160
Cooks, restaurant19,9400.92330
Maids and housekeeping cleaners17,5000.91440
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants21,9100.91800
Tellers21,5700.91180
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education46,4200.91340
Industrial machinery mechanics40,3400.91200
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks28,9700.91490
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers35,0300.91720
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers21,9100.9230
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,8200.91,270
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products50,8500.9320
Receptionists and information clerks21,5300.9480
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers31,4200.89140
Cooks, fast food15,5100.89240
Packers and packagers, hand18,1700.89440
Home health aides18,9100.89560
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education44,6000.89250
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists34,6000.88150
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school43,9300.88110
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators26,5200.88320
Industrial truck and tractor operators26,2700.87650

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

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Family and general practitioners181,83060
Dentists, general164,96050
Chief executives122,180190
Lawyers121,550160
Pharmacists104,690190
Engineering managers94,77050
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers92,25060
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products85,720120
Education administrators, postsecondary83,710 
Industrial production managers79,37080
Sales managers77,630 
Business teachers, postsecondary76,720120
Computer and information systems managers75,20050
General and operations managers69,790740
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school69,480110
Medical and health services managers68,690240
Industrial engineers65,20070
Financial managers64,020210
Occupational therapists63,09060
Physical therapists61,880170
Computer programmers60,660 
Purchasing managers60,62030
Mechanical engineers60,14060
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers59,860100
Managers, all other56,270 
Computer systems analysts55,110 
Network and computer systems administrators55,070100
Speech-language pathologists54,35040
Business operations specialists, all other54,280160
Construction managers53,310100
Diagnostic medical sonographers53,01060
Dental hygienists52,130 
Registered nurses52,0201,900
Cost estimators51,840130
Detectives and criminal investigators51,78070
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products50,850320
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary50,65060
Millwrights50,50050
Accountants and auditors50,120300
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation49,730110
Administrative services managers49,39070
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers47,000230
Vocational education teachers, secondary school46,95070
Special education teachers, secondary school46,91050
Sales and related workers, all other46,62030
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education46,420340
Dental laboratory technicians46,170 
Librarians45,67060
Food service managers44,830160
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians44,82040

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