The population of Jackson was estimated to be 2,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Jackson is about 21% lower than the national average.

The State of Kentucky enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Jackson may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Jobs in Jackson, KY (4)

Case Manager, Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Rehabilitation

Hazard, KY

New

Part-Time

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$10 / hour

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Hardees Shift Leader - Urgently Hiring

Hardee's

Jackson, KY

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Recruiter

GPAC

🌎 Remote

Remote

401(k)

Truck Driver Company - 6mo EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $75k per year - Big M Diesel Express

Big M Diesel Express

Salyersville, KY

New

Driver

Health Insurance

$75k / year

Wendy's Crew Member

Wendy's

Hazard, KY

Food Service

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Remote Sales Representative, Work from Home - No Experience Required

Todd Spivey Agency

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

$60k - $200k / year

Employment in Jackson

Population

The population of Jackson, KY was estimated to be 2,300 in 2022. The median age of the Jackson population is 42.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jackson, KY is about 21% lower than the national average. The median household income in Jackson is $32,644.

Jackson, KY Education

High School Graduate: 49%
Some College: 18%
Associates Degree: 7%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 25%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 51%
High School Graduate: 68%
Some College: 52%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 81%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 43%
High School Graduate: 3%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Jackson, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Breathitt

Jackson Job Market

Being Hired for a job in Jackson, KY should be simpler than the media convinces you to believe. Despite what the economy is doing, there are indeed jobs in Jackson, Kentucky. In fact, right now there are 4 Jackson, KY job openings ready for your cover letter today. Instead of trying to peer through the glassdoor of your current manager, apply to a position in Kentucky which gets you a seat at the table. Or as the economy is changing, send in your resume to one of the numerous gig economy jobs in Jackson, KY, such as Clutter or Postmates.

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