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Average salary by job family in Jonesboro
| Management | $96,450 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $96,280 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $88,900 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $81,140 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $80,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,770 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $67,120 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,110 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $52,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,530 |
| Construction and Extraction | $47,410 |
| Production | $47,130 |
| Protective Service | $46,940 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $45,250 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $42,510 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,150 |
| Sales and Related | $41,810 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,210 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,530 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,900 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,510 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,560 |
Highest-paying jobs in Jonesboro
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$293,670
- Physicians, All Other$274,620
- Dentists, General$174,110
- Chief Executives$158,450
- Sales Managers$139,420
- Lawyers$135,890
- Pharmacists$135,460
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$131,970
- Nurse Practitioners$129,980
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,270
Most common jobs in Jonesboro and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 1,990 | $81,950 | $78,940 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,940 | $32,320 | $28,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,900 | $27,610 | $26,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,470 | $86,930 | $69,370 |
| Cashiers | 1,340 | $28,410 | $28,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,280 | $39,710 | $37,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,260 | $38,110 | $36,400 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,220 | $50,460 | $47,670 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,180 | $30,010 | $27,890 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,170 | $33,690 | $31,330 |
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Cost of living in Jonesboro
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $52,610 therefore buys what $61,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $205,822, 3.7 times the median household income of $55,478.
$205,822typical home value
$55,478median household income
85.9BEA price parity
134,837metro population
Take-home pay in Jonesboro
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,710 | $26,207 | $2,184 |
| Median wage | $42,240 | $35,044 | $2,920 |
| Average wage | $52,610 | $42,994 | $3,583 |
| 75th percentile wage | $60,120 | $48,749 | $4,062 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Salaries for every job in Jonesboro
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$158K
- Sales Managers$139K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Financial Managers$126K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$121K
- Marketing Managers$121K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$116K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Purchasing Managers$110K
- Managers, All Other$94K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$93K
- Administrative Services Managers$90K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$89K
- Construction Managers$88K
- General and Operations Managers$87K
- Facilities Managers$85K
- Social and Community Service Managers$62K
- Food Service Managers$57K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$56K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$294K
- Physicians, All Other$275K
- Dentists, General$174K
- Pharmacists$135K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Physician Assistants$112K
- Occupational Therapists$108K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Therapists, All Other$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Registered Nurses$82K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$53K
- Surgical Technologists$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49K
- Paramedics$47K
- Medical Records Specialists$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$40K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$39K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Psychiatric Technicians$37K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Loan Officers$106K
- Personal Financial Advisors$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Logisticians$77K
- Project Management Specialists$75K
- Management Analysts$74K
- Accountants and Auditors$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Cost Estimators$65K
- Compliance Officers$63K
- Human Resources Specialists$61K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$58K
- Training and Development Specialists$47K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Tutors$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$56K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$54K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$25K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$33K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Healthcare Social Workers$55K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$36K
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$53K
- Electricians$52K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$51K
- Carpenters$48K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45K
- Sheet Metal Workers$43K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$42K
- Construction Laborers$39K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$36K
Production21 jobs
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$44K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Bakers$30K
Protective Service7 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support26 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$40K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$38K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$32K
- Bartenders$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Jonesboro: questions
What is a good salary in Jonesboro?
Half of all workers in the Jonesboro metro earn less than $42,240 and the average is $52,610. Earning more than $60,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Jonesboro to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,916, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Jonesboro?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($293,670), Physicians, All Other ($274,620), Dentists, General ($174,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Jonesboro, AR (27860), all occupations and 249 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
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