--- title: Jackson, MS Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends description: Browse Jackson, Mississippi jobs in state government, healthcare, finance, and utilities. Explore current openings and pay benchmarks. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/jackson date: 2026-09-28T19:13:17Z og_description: Jackson jobs are anchored by state government, UMMC, finance, and utility employers. Explore current openings and salary benchmarks. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8oy7xd.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Mississippi url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi --- # Jackson, MS Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends **State:** [Mississippi Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,019 **Hiring momentum:** -19.7% — 49 new postings in the last 28 days vs 61 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,619 - Median salary: $58K - Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $91K - Remote share: 6.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 2,619 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Jackson, MS: Hospitals and Health Care (50% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants. - New postings for Jackson, MS fell 20% in the last 28 days (49 vs 61 in the 28 days before). - Pay in Jackson, MS runs 17% below the United States median ($58K vs $70K). *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, MS | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 1321 | $71K | | Retail | 209 | $30K | | Restaurants | 79 | — | | Construction | 68 | — | | Hospitality | 54 | — | | Utilities | 43 | — | | Food & Beverage Services | 41 | — | | Environmental Services | 39 | — | | Electronics Manufacturing | 37 | — | | Insurance | 36 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Jackson, MS | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 482 | — | | Assistant Manager | 47 | — | | Patient Care Technician | 45 | — | | Medical Assistant | 35 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 34 | — | | CDL Driver | 34 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 32 | — | | Delivery Driver | 31 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Jackson, MS | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 | | [Entergy Jobs & Careers — Electric Utilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/entergy?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 39 | | [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 34 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 24 employers filed 134 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Jackson, MS | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | University of Mississippi Medical Center | 53 | $250K | | Jackson Public Schools | 37 | $57K | | Yates Construction | 5 | — | | Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Inc. | 17 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Flowood, MS — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/flowood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.8 mi | 456 | $42K | | [Pearl, MS Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/pearl?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.5 mi | 261 | $36K | | [Jobs in Ridgeland, MS — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/ridgeland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9.5 mi | 389 | $63K | | [Hiring in Madison, MS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/madison?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.9 mi | 316 | $41K | | [Hiring in Canton, MS — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/mississippi/canton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 23.3 mi | 330 | $80K | [All H1B sponsors in Jackson, MS](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/jackson-ms?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are strongest for jobs in Jackson, MS? State government, healthcare, finance, education, utilities, and business services are core hiring sectors in Jackson. Because it is the capital and largest urban labor market in Mississippi, Jackson supports both frontline service roles and a deeper pool of administrative and professional work. ### Who are the top employers in Jackson, MS? Major employers in Jackson include the State of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, large hospital systems, utilities, and financial institutions. The employers section on this page ranks active listings so you can see where demand is strongest right now. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Jackson, MS? Jackson salaries vary widely by field, but healthcare specialists, licensed trades, finance roles, and experienced public-sector jobs often pay more than entry-level service work. Use the salary section on this page to compare local benchmarks with nearby suburbs and other Mississippi cities. ### How do I filter for remote versus on-site jobs in Jackson? Use the remote filter on this page to isolate hybrid and fully remote openings from in-person roles. That matters in Jackson because office, finance, and support work may offer flexibility, while healthcare, utilities, government operations, and education still lean more on-site. ### How can I expand my search beyond Jackson, MS? Compare jobs in Flowood, Pearl, Ridgeland, and Madison, then open the Mississippi jobs page for the full statewide directory. That helps you widen your options without leaving the central Mississippi metro. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)