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Jackson, TN has seen an impressive 18.92% increase in job growth over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, Jackson's unemployment rate is lower than the national average, sitting at 4.2%. This indicates that there are plenty of opportunities for employment in Jackson and suggests a vibrant and healthy economy for future growth. With such promising job prospects, Jackson is an attractive destination for those seeking employment or planning to relocate their business.

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Jackson has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Jackson is $44,778.
- The median home cost in Jackson is $192,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Jackson? Health Practitioners ($75,243)
- Worst paying jobs? Fire Fighters ($9,388)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($85,913)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($10,478)
- Average Income of Residents in Jackson ($26,133) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Jackson (5.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Jackson, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsJackson, TennesseeUnited States
  $26,133$37,638
  $44,778$69,021
  5.56
  -4.8%-6.2%
  39.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationJackson, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$51,129$77,236
  Business, Financial$60,140$68,299
  Computer, Math$71,250$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$27,283$86,023
  Sciences$60,133$66,034
  Social Service$43,766$44,925
  Legal$40,000$88,013
  Education$44,418$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$30,034$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,243$75,327
  Health Technicians$43,017$41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,379$25,441
  Fire Fighters$9,388$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,267$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,232$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$24,198$23,378
  Personal Care$11,692$15,351
  Sales, Related$25,193$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$32,567$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$33,565$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$49,784$48,436
  Production$32,889$38,103
  Transportation$32,238$39,572
  Material Moving$23,994$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryJackson, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$42,179$44,287
  Manufacturing$42,271$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$43,351$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,066$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$30,818$43,256
  Utilities$85,913$77,546
  Information$25,719$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$50,733$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$31,360$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$51,300$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,874$30,687
  Educational Services$40,589$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$37,875$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,478$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,822$18,154
  Other Services$17,336$29,481
  Public Administration$41,579$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 2 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 8 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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