Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,890 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Asheville earn between $76,210 and $137,630.
- $62K10th
- $76K25th
- $101KMedian
- $138K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,670 | $9,056 | $52.25 |
| Median | $100,690 | $8,391 | $48.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,210 | $6,351 | $36.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,630 | $11,469 | $66.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Asheville earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($114,340) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $108,670 | $100,690 | $62,320 | $161,890 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $114,340 | $110,030 | $62,320 | $169,040 | 650 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Asheville
On the average salary of $108,670, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $81,452 a year, or $6,788 a month and $3,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $108,670 buys what about $112,604 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 2nd of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($129,060).
- Durham$129,060
- Asheville$108,670
All Physical Scientists, All Other salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Asheville: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Asheville?
$52.25 an hour on average, and $48.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Asheville?
About $81,452 a year ($6,788 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,670.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.78, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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