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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jonesboro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.94/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $66K | $31.87/hr |
| 53 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.73/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.03/hr |
| 55 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $64K | $30.78/hr |
| 56 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.53/hr |
| 57 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.36/hr |
| 58 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $63K | $30.14/hr |
| 59 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $63K | $30.08/hr |
| 60 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Community & Social | $62K | $30.02/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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