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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $76.99/hr |
| 12 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $153K | $73.34/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $152K | $73.21/hr |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | Management | $151K | $72.41/hr |
| 15 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $149K | $71.8/hr |
| 16 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.61/hr |
| 17 | Software Developers | Technology | $134K | $64.59/hr |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $133K | $64.17/hr |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $63.11/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.66/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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