Median DOL Salary
$122,316
Total DOL Filings
387
Companies Hiring
94
Cost of Living Index
89.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Jonesboro, AR$122,316
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Jonesboro, AR is 100.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Jonesboro
Highest-Paying Occupations in Jonesboro
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,500 | +65.4% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,032 | -15.4% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,126 | -29.7% | 8 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $33,680 | -46.9% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Arkansas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Arkansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $195,430 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $192,910 | 220 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,830 | 1,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $175,720 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $172,490 | 990 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $165,980 | 340 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $143,490 | 100 |
| Public Relations Managers | $140,970 | 260 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,430 | 320 |
| Pharmacists | $134,230 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Jonesboro, AR
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Jonesboro, AR has a cost of living index of 89.0, which is 11% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,360 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,500 | $117,416 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,032 | $94,418 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,126 | $50,703 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $33,680 | $37,843 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.