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Average salary by job family in Asheville
| Management | $121,080 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $116,830 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $106,240 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,550 |
| Legal | $92,530 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,740 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,810 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,430 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,870 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,870 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,340 |
| Protective Service | $50,480 |
| Production | $48,400 |
| Sales and Related | $48,230 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,200 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,800 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,790 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,360 |
Highest-paying jobs in Asheville
- Chief Executives$327,640
- Physicians, All Other$316,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$269,980
- Nurse Anesthetists$209,220
- Family Medicine Physicians$202,820
- Dentists, General$198,590
- Psychiatrists$195,500
- Pediatricians, General$173,700
- Financial Managers$170,100
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,180
Most common jobs in Asheville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 5,570 | $35,400 | $34,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,680 | $89,130 | $81,590 |
| Cashiers | 4,240 | $30,340 | $29,400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,980 | $38,560 | $37,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,850 | $29,430 | $28,810 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,360 | $40,290 | $38,440 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,250 | $39,780 | $34,450 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 3,000 | $44,220 | $41,520 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,850 | $41,560 | $38,980 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,590 | $116,280 | $93,470 |
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Cost of living in Asheville
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,490 therefore buys what $62,680 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $428,742, 6.2 times the median household income of $69,236.
$428,742typical home value
$69,236median household income
96.5BEA price parity
410,817metro population
Take-home pay in Asheville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,430 | $30,506 | $2,542 |
| Median wage | $46,870 | $38,479 | $3,207 |
| Average wage | $60,490 | $48,879 | $4,073 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,820 | $52,941 | $4,412 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Asheville
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$328K
- Financial Managers$170K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$161K
- Marketing Managers$155K
- Natural Sciences Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$139K
- Sales Managers$138K
- Human Resources Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Managers, All Other$132K
- Fundraising Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Training and Development Managers$115K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110K
- Public Relations Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$108K
- Funeral Home Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, All Other$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$84K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$68K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$316K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$270K
- Nurse Anesthetists$209K
- Family Medicine Physicians$203K
- Dentists, General$199K
- Psychiatrists$196K
- Pediatricians, General$174K
- Optometrists$163K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Chiropractors$108K
- Audiologists$102K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$64K
- Paramedics$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Athletic Trainers$55K
- Opticians, Dispensing$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$35K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$142K
- Information Security Analysts$135K
- Database Architects$116K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$113K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Computer Network Architects$110K
- Data Scientists$107K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$103K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$90K
- Computer Programmers$83K
- Web Developers$83K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Mechanical Engineers$122K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$96K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Surveyors$79K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Legal3 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$139K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$123K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$121K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$109K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$103K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$80K
- Conservation Scientists$76K
- Chemists$75K
- School Psychologists$69K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Biological Technicians$57K
- Forensic Science Technicians$55K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$126K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Logisticians$87K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Budget Analysts$83K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Labor Relations Specialists$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Tax Preparers$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Editors$83K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$82K
- Technical Writers$75K
- Art Directors$74K
- Producers and Directors$71K
- Writers and Authors$68K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Interpreters and Translators$50K
- Coaches and Scouts$48K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$42K
- Photographers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$89K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Clergy$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$46K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Electricians$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$55K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Roofers$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Tile and Stone Setters$50K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50K
- Glaziers$50K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Instructional Coordinators$64K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$54K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$53K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$52K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Tutors$44K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$90K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$52K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Security Guards$40K
- Firefighters$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Production38 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$66K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$39K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$118K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- New Accounts Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Procurement Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- File Clerks$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40K
- Bus Drivers, School$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$44K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Personal Care and Service19 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Animal Trainers$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Funeral Attendants$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Bartenders$40K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
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Salary in Asheville: questions
What is a good salary in Asheville?
Half of all workers in the Asheville metro earn less than $46,870 and the average is $60,490. Earning more than $65,820 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Asheville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,332, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Asheville?
Chief Executives ($327,640), Physicians, All Other ($316,270), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($269,980).
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. Area Asheville, NC (11700), all occupations and 422 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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