Highest paying jobs in Jackson, Tennessee that require a graduate degree

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#24. Mental health and substance abuse social workers

- Median annual wage: $36,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 60 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: Internship/residency

#23. Marriage and family therapists

- Median annual wage: $36,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 80 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: Internship/residency

#22. Rehabilitation counselors

- Median annual wage: $41,870
- Median hourly wage: $20.13
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 50 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#21. Healthcare social workers

- Median annual wage: $49,460
- Median hourly wage: $23.78
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 150 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: Internship/residency

#20. Librarians and media collections specialists

- Median annual wage: $51,230
- Median hourly wage: $24.63
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#19. Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors

- Median annual wage: $52,800
- Median hourly wage: $25.39
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 100 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#18. Biological science teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $58,460
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 30 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#17. English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $58,810
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#16. Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $61,500
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#15. Instructional coordinators

- Median annual wage: $61,740
- Median hourly wage: $29.69
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 70 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#14. Postsecondary teachers, all other

- Median annual wage: $61,980
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 130 people (1.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#13. Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $63,410
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 60 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#12. Speech-language pathologists

- Median annual wage: $65,280
- Median hourly wage: $31.38
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 50 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: Internship/residency

#11. Business teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $75,330
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#10. Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $76,220
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#9. Education administrators, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $78,210
- Median hourly wage: $37.60
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 60 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#8. Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

- Median annual wage: $79,260
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 90 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#7. Physical therapists

- Median annual wage: $85,760
- Median hourly wage: $41.23
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 80 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#6. Occupational therapists

- Median annual wage: $98,290
- Median hourly wage: $47.25
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 40 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#5. Nurse practitioners

- Median annual wage: $100,870
- Median hourly wage: $48.50
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 230 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#4. Lawyers

- Median annual wage: $101,810
- Median hourly wage: $48.95
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 150 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#3. Physician assistants

- Median annual wage: $102,510
- Median hourly wage: $49.29
- Education required: Master's degree
- Total employment: 50 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#2. Pharmacists

- Median annual wage: $137,050
- Median hourly wage: $65.89
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 200 people (2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: None

#1. Family medicine physicians

- Median annual wage: $216,520
- Median hourly wage: $104.10
- Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
- Total employment: 30 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
- Required on-the-job training to attain competency: Internship/residency

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