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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Database Architects | Technology | $111K | $53.32/hr |
| 32 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $111K | $53.28/hr |
| 33 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $109K | $52.24/hr |
| 34 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.23/hr |
| 35 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $106K | $50.88/hr |
| 36 | Lawyers | Legal | $105K | $50.71/hr |
| 37 | Construction Managers | Management | $105K | $50.5/hr |
| 38 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 39 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $103K | $49.57/hr |
| 40 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.11/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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