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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Jonesboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.79/hr |
| 22 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.65/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $93K | $44.48/hr |
| 24 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.76/hr |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $88K | $42.48/hr |
| 26 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $88K | $42.16/hr |
| 27 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.66/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $86K | N/A |
| 29 | Construction Managers | Management | $86K | $41.43/hr |
| 30 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.03/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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