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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $81K | $38.97/hr |
| 82 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $81K | $38.72/hr |
| 83 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.65/hr |
| 84 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $80K | $38.57/hr |
| 85 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.4/hr |
| 86 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $80K | N/A |
| 87 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.32/hr |
| 88 | Web Developers | Technology | $80K | $38.24/hr |
| 89 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Engineering | $79K | $37.98/hr |
| 90 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.88/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Asheville
Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,567/mo
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