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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.87/hr |
| 82 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $57K | $27.37/hr |
| 83 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $57K | $27.32/hr |
| 84 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $56K | $27.07/hr |
| 85 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $56K | N/A |
| 86 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $56K | $27/hr |
| 87 | Food Service Managers | Management | $56K | $26.9/hr |
| 88 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $56K | $26.86/hr |
| 89 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $56K | $26.81/hr |
| 90 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Office & Admin | $55K | $26.42/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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