SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in Jonesboro, AR is $84,990 a year, 37.5% under the national median of $135,980 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Jonesboro, AR is $84,990 a year, 37.5% under the national median of $135,980 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,000 and $124,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,000 and the ninetieth at $169,460.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Hot Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $117,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 249 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,000 | −52.2% |
| 25th | $65,000 | −52.2% |
| Median (50th) | $84,990 | −37.5% |
| 75th | $124,990 | −8.1% |
| 90th | $169,460 | +24.6% |
| Mean | $102,670 | −24.5% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | $117,610 | 60 | |
| 2 | Fort Smith | $114,140 | 200 | |
| 3 | Fayetteville | $105,130 | 2,490 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $104,070 | 1,590 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jonesboro run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $84,990 goes as far as $97,802 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,802US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,990 a year, 37.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,000 to $169,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hot Springs, at $117,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Jonesboro, AR?
The median annual wage is $84,990, or $40.86 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 $135,980, so pay in Jonesboro, AR is 37.5% 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 $169,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,000 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 Hot Springs, at $117,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 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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