Top Paying Jobs in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 29,010 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($360,010), Chief Executives ($270,520), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($225,830). The cost of living index is 96.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,567/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.51
Cost of living index
$1,567
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Highest paying careers in Asheville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $360K | $173.08/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $271K | $130.06/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $226K | $108.57/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $224K | $107.51/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $213K | $102.26/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $203K | $97.42/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $170K | $81.8/hr |
| 8 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $168K | $80.76/hr |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $165K | $79.1/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $163K | $78.51/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,567/mo
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