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Jonesboro, AR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Jonesboro, AR job market overview (May 2026)

The Jonesboro, AR job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 133 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time9$78k n=4—
Temporary3——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants69——
Retail53—$18.09/hr n=6
Consumer Goods16—$18.09/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics8——
Healthcare6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Server / Host11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
  • Dishwashers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Retail53
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Transportation & Logistics8
  • Healthcare6
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified104 · 78%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time9 · 7%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%

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