SOC 11-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Facilities Managers — Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR · 3 metro areas compared
At $79,360, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Facilities Managers, 25.6% beneath the national figure of $106,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $79,360, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Facilities Managers, 25.6% beneath the national figure of $106,660. Pay ranges from under $43,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,770 to $104,190.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fort Smith records the highest median at $103,300. Of the 249 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,600 | −59.1% |
| 25th | $56,770 | −46.8% |
| Median (50th) | $79,360 | −25.6% |
| 75th | $104,190 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $130,100 | +22.0% |
| Mean | $84,610 | −20.7% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $103,300 | 60 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $97,640 | 200 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $87,520 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jonesboro run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $79,360 goes as far as $91,323 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,323US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,360 a year, 25.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,600 to $130,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $103,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Facilities Managers in Jonesboro, AR?
The median annual wage is $79,360, or $38.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,660, so pay in Jonesboro, AR is 25.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jonesboro, AR earns more than $130,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Smith, at $103,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Jonesboro, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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