Jim Wilson (scientist), a Canadian scientist who studies on electricity.

Jim Wilson (American Airlines), internal codename ("Jim Wilson Air Tray") for caskets transported in the cargo hold of American Airlines airliners.

Jim Wilson (football, professional wrestling), former football player, professional wrestler

Jim Wilson (Canadian politician), a Canadian politician

Jim Wilson (climber), a member of the team that made the first effort to climb the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome

Jim Wilson (baseball), a baseball player

Jim Wilson (comics), a friend of the Incredible Hulk and Rick Jones who later dies of AIDS.

Jim Wilson (guitar player), guitar player for rock band Mother Superior and former guitar player for the Rollins Band

Jim Wilson (television presenter), Australian television presenter with the Seven Network, brother of Rebecca Wilson

Jim Wilson (UK politician), Former member of the Northern Ireland Assembly