Top Paying Jobs in Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro, AR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,030 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($312,020), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($269,990), Dentists, General ($169,850). The cost of living index is 85.88 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,040/month.
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Avg. median salary
85.88
Cost of living index
$1,040
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Highest paying careers in Jonesboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $312K | $150.01/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $270K | $129.8/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $170K | $81.66/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.19/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $60.94/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $124K | $59.44/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $120K | $57.7/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $118K | $56.57/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $113K | $54.24/hr |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $109K | $52.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jonesboro
Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,040/mo
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