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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Highest paying careers in Jonesboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Software Developers | Technology | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 32 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $84K | $40.38/hr |
| 33 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $82K | $39.57/hr |
| 34 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $82K | $39.4/hr |
| 35 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $82K | $39.36/hr |
| 36 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $81K | $39.12/hr |
| 37 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 38 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $80K | $38.62/hr |
| 39 | Managers, All Other | Management | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 40 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.23/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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