Lawyers pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $187,360 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Jonesboro earn between $62,220 and $125,990.
- $51K10th
- $62K25th
- $93KMedian
- $126K75th
- $187K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $135,890 | $11,324 | $65.33 |
| Median | $92,510 | $7,709 | $44.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,220 | $5,185 | $29.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,990 | $10,499 | $60.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Lawyers in Jonesboro earn 3% more than the Arkansas average ($131,680) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -42% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $135,890 | $92,510 | $50,890 | $187,360 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $131,680 | $98,880 | $49,900 | $220,660 | 3,430 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $135,890, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $99,319 a year, or $8,277 a month and $3,820 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $135,890 buys what about $158,240 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($155,630).
- Fayetteville$155,630
- Jonesboro$135,890
- Little Rock$133,600
- Fort Smith$125,870
- Hot Springs$117,660
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Jonesboro?
$65.33 an hour on average, and $44.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $99,319 a year ($8,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $135,890. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do lawyers earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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