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.
$80K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $106K | $51.14/hr |
| 12 | Sales Managers | Management | $105K | $50.32/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $103K | $49.63/hr |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.57/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $100K | $48.12/hr |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.08/hr |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $97K | $46.78/hr |
| 19 | Therapists, All Other | Healthcare | $97K | $46.73/hr |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $95K | $45.81/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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