How much does a lawyer make in Jonesboro?
$92,510a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $44.48 an hour or $7,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.48
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 359 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,890Median: $92,510Highest 10%: $187,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $92,510 | $44.48 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.57 | |
| 90th | $187,400 | $90.08 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Memphis, TN | $134,400 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $126,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $118,400 |
| Little Rock, AR | $97,870 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $92,700 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $88,100 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $45,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $44.48 ($92,510 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $92,510 against $159,700 nationally, 42% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $98,880, so Jonesboro pays 6% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for lawyer pay?
359 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $187,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.