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Jonesboro, AR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($38/hr vs $26/hr national)

Jonesboro, AR job market overview (June 2026)

The Jonesboro, AR job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 190 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Jonesboro, AR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Jonesboro, AR.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager18——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14—$43/hr n=9
Crew / Cashier14——
Cook / Kitchen12——
Retail Associate11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time34—$38/hr n=23
Full-time7$100k n=3—
Contract6——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail71$73k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants70——
Healthcare40—$41/hr n=20
Professional Services24—$41/hr n=20
Consumer Goods16—$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Server / Host11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail71
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Healthcare40
  • Professional Services24
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Transportation & Logistics10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified141 · 74%
  • Part-time34 · 18%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract6 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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