Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Jonesboro
249 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Jonesboro belongs to Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary, at $23,080 per year. The highest is $312,020.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,080 | 250 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $24,460 | 150 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,680 | 920 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,260 | 1,900 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,580 | 490 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,840 | 160 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,850 | 60 | |
| 8 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $26,870 | 90 | |
| 9 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $26,970 | 90 | |
| 10 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,430 | 1,110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $312,020 | 130 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $269,990 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $169,850 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $133,520 | 170 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,760 | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,630 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $120,020 | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $117,660 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $112,820 | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,210 | 90 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,360 | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $104,670 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $103,230 | 250 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,100 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,150 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $100,080 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,010 | 190 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,300 | 350 |
| Therapists, All Other | $97,190 | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $95,290 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,250 | 40 |
| Loan Officers | $94,960 | 80 |
| Lawyers | $92,510 | 90 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $91,020 | 240 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $88,360 | 70 |
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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