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.
$111K
Avg. median salary
96.51
Cost of living index
$1,567
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Asheville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $78K | $37.47/hr |
| 92 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.37/hr |
| 93 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $77K | $37.24/hr |
| 94 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 95 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 96 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $76K | N/A |
| 97 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $76K | N/A |
| 98 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $76K | $36.58/hr |
| 99 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.57/hr |
| 100 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.53/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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