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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Highest paying careers in Asheville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 42 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $101K | $48.76/hr |
| 43 | Facilities Managers | Management | $101K | $48.65/hr |
| 44 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.64/hr |
| 45 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $101K | $48.49/hr |
| 46 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 47 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $101K | $48.37/hr |
| 48 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 49 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $100K | $48.21/hr |
| 50 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.16/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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