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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Facilities Managers | Management | $79K | $38.15/hr |
| 42 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $37.95/hr |
| 43 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $79K | $37.82/hr |
| 44 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $78K | $37.53/hr |
| 45 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 46 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $77K | $36.87/hr |
| 47 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.35/hr |
| 48 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $69K | $33.35/hr |
| 49 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $68K | $32.61/hr |
| 50 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $32.14/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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