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title: Jobs in Jackson, MI — Salaries & Companies Hiring
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date: 2026-09-28T19:12:57Z
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# Jobs in Jackson, MI — Salaries & Companies Hiring

**State:** [Michigan Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 390

**Hiring momentum:** -9.0% — 71 new postings in the last 28 days vs 78 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 636
- Median salary: $48K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $38K – $80K
- Remote share: 5.2%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 636 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Jackson, MI runs 32% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Jackson, MI: Hospitals and Health Care (20% of all postings), followed by Retail and Mental Health Care.
- New postings for Jackson, MI fell 9% in the last 28 days (71 vs 78 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Jackson, MI

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 129 | $45K |
| Retail | 86 | — |
| Mental Health Care | 85 | — |
| Utilities | 42 | — |
| Restaurants | 37 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Jackson, MI

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Technician | 72 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Jackson, MI

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Centria Autism Jobs & Careers — ABA Therapy Provider](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/centria-autism?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 85 |
| [Meijer Jobs & Careers — Midwest Supercenter Retailer](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/meijer?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 17 employers filed 42 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Jackson, MI

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | 12 | — |
| Consumers Energy | 8 | — |
| Craven County Wood Energy Limited Partnership | 5 | — |
| Elara Caring | 3 | — |
| ProSmile | 2 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Jackson, MI?

healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education are among the main hiring lanes in Jackson. That mix reflects regional healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics along the I-94 and US-127 corridors, along with employers such as Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, manufacturing plants, and Jackson County employers, which keep both frontline and professional roles in the market.
### How does the Jackson job market compare to nearby cities?

Jackson tends to lean more toward healthcare, manufacturing, logistics than some nearby markets. Comparing it with Battle Creek and Lansing is useful because commuting patterns in this part of Michigan often connect several employer clusters instead of a single downtown.
### What certifications help in Jackson job searches?

Nursing licenses, CDL, machining, and maintenance credentials can improve your odds in Jackson because hiring is concentrated in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics. The right credential depends on whether you are targeting clinical, technical, trade, or office-based work.
### How do I filter for remote vs on-site jobs in Jackson?

You will usually see more on-site openings than remote ones here because healthcare, production, logistics, and customer-facing jobs remain central to the local market. Use the work-type filters on this page to split remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### How can I expand my search beyond Jackson, MI?

Lansing, Battle Creek, and Ann Arbor are common next steps when you want a larger search radius from Jackson. The nearby cities table on this page and the <a href="/locations/michigan">Michigan jobs page</a> make it easier to compare openings, pay, and employers without losing the regional context.
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