SOC 13-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Training and Development Specialists — Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in Jonesboro, AR is $44,600 a year, 35.6% under the national median of $69,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Jonesboro, AR is $44,600 a year, 35.6% under the national median of $69,280 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,860 and $57,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,280 and the ninetieth at $66,290.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 144th of 249 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,280 | −62.1% |
| 25th | $29,860 | −56.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,600 | −35.6% |
| 75th | $57,490 | −17.0% |
| 90th | $66,290 | −4.3% |
| Mean | $46,800 | −32.4% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $59,660 | 890 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $52,370 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $45,480 | 220 | |
| 4 | Hot Springs | $44,880 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jonesboro run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $44,600 goes as far as $51,323 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,323US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,600 a year, 35.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,280 to $66,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $59,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Training and Development Specialists in Jonesboro, AR?
The median annual wage is $44,600, or $21.44 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 $69,280, so pay in Jonesboro, AR is 35.6% 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 $66,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,280 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 Fayetteville, at $59,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 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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