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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 (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Jonesboro, AR job market overview (May 2026)

The Jonesboro, AR job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 125 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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-time24—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time9$78k n=4—
Contract4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Retail51—$18.09/hr n=6
Consumer Goods16—$18.09/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics8——
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate11
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Server / Host11
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
  • Dishwashers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Retail51
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Transportation & Logistics8
  • Healthcare5
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified85 · 68%
  • Part-time24 · 19%
  • Full-time9 · 7%
  • Contract4 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%

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