Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Jonesboro
249 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Jonesboro belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $312,020 per year. The lowest published median is $23,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $312,020 | 130 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $269,990 | 30 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $169,850 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $133,520 | 170 | |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,760 | 280 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,630 | 80 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $120,020 | 140 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $117,660 | 30 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $112,820 | 30 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,210 | 90 | |
| 11 | Occupational Therapists | $106,360 | 140 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $104,670 | 120 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $103,230 | 250 | |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,100 | 80 | |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | $101,150 | 70 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $100,080 | 60 | |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | $100,010 | 190 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,300 | 350 | |
| 19 | Therapists, All Other | $97,190 | 50 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $95,290 | 40 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $95,250 | 40 | |
| 22 | Loan Officers | $94,960 | 80 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $92,510 | 90 | |
| 24 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $91,020 | 240 | |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $88,360 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,080 | 250 |
| Bartenders | $24,460 | 150 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,680 | 920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,260 | 1,900 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,580 | 490 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,840 | 160 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,850 | 60 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $26,870 | 90 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $26,970 | 90 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,430 | 1,110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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