Statistics

Professional Trends

Jackson Vs. Mississippi Communications Employment

Jackson	670
Mississippi	2,460

Of the 2,460 communications professionals employed in Mississippi, 670 work in Jackson. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of communications professionals in Jackson has shrunk by 7%. As the employment for communications professionals in Jackson has decreased, overall employment in Jackson has increased.

Jackson Vs. Mississippi Communications employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2,810	2,760	2,640	2,600	2,460
720	830	610	740	670

Grey: Mississippi
Dark Yellow: Jackson

Communications VS. All professions salaries in Jackson

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$38,362	$37,960	$37,725	$38,607	$43,423
$33,840	$34,990	$36,240	$36,600	$36,820

Light Blue: Communications in Jackson
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jackson

As the number of communications professionals in Jackson has shrunk, salaries for communications professionals have increased. In 2010 communications professionals in Jackson reportedly earned an average salary of $43,423 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, communications professionals in Jackson made an average salary of $38,362 per year. The growth in the salary of communications professionals in Jackson is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Communications professionals in Jackson

10th percentile	$21,235
25th percentile	$27,182
50th percentile	$40,848
75th percentile	$55,975
90th percentile	$72,082

Communications professionals in Jackson earn a median salary of $40,848 per year. The 10% of communications professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $21,235 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 239% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Communications professionals and related professions in Jackson

Visual Communications	$34,720
Creative Writing	$39,470
Communications	$43,423
Advertising	$53,103
Fashion Marketing	$60,440
Public Relations	$62,780
Business	$69,771
Marketing	$77,090

Jackson communications professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Communications schools in Jackson

Many of Jackson's communications professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited communications schools in the city.

Communications Programs Offered In Jackson

associate	0
bachelor	2
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	3

Jackson's communications schools offer 3 communications degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Communications Degrees In Jackson

associate	0
bachelor	49
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	51

In 2010 approximately 51 students completed communications courses.

Communications Faculty Salaries in Jackson, Mississippi

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Communications Schools In Jackson, Mississippi