H-1B salaries in Jackson, MS
Based on 603 certified H-1B filings in the Jackson, MS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,000
Middle 50%$62.4k–$120k
vs. national median−31%comparison median $122,699
Filings603FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,342 |
| 25th | $62,400 |
| 50th (median) | $85,000 |
| 75th | $120,000 |
| 90th | $269,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $79,269 | $67,662 | $106,030 | 348 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $66,911 | $124,900 | 231 |
| FY2022 | $85,521 | $64,700 | $116,057 | 316 |
| FY2023 | $76,200 | $59,640 | $114,355 | 279 |
| FY2024 | $74,173 | $53,700 | $100,006 | 317 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $60,000 | $120,000 | 351 |
| FY2026 | $90,500 | $63,882 | $130,000 | 252 |
Cost of living
Jackson's median H-1B salary of $85,000 is worth about $95,500 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,105Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,289Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.0Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$95,500Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesMS: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $95,000 | 109 |
| High School Teacher | $55,300 | 90 |
| Medical School Professor | $287,458 | 86 |
| QA Engineer | $83,956 | 24 |
| Systems Analyst | $95,972 | 24 |
| Industrial Engineer | $130,000 | 16 |
| Programmer Analyst | $76,837 | 16 |
| Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) | $50,100 | 16 |
| Data Scientist | $90,000 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,050 | 15 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $89,137 | 14 |
| Medical Scientist | $69,112 | 12 |
| Physician | $250,000 | 11 |
| Healthcare Practitioner | $68,547 | 10 |