Audiologists Salary
The median pay for a audiologists in Asheville, NC is $83,450/year ($40.12/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $70K at the entry level to $146K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.51), that's roughly $86,468 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,567/month, or 29.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $83K get you in Asheville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Asheville’s Regional Price Parity (96.51). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Asheville
Pay for audiologists in Asheville runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $96K. Rent runs $1,567/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 96.51) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for audiologists in metros near Asheville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $98K | $100K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $89K | $92K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $92K | $95K |
| Winston-Salem | $88K | $96K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Asheville, NC
Entry-level audiologists (10th percentile) start around $70K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $146K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Audiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Audiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133K | +39% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $119K | +24% | 210 |
| North Dakota | $119K | +24% | 40 |
| California | $115K | +20% | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114K | +19% | N/A |
| Hawaii | $114K | +19% | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113K | +18% | 70 |
| Oregon | $110K | +14% | 140 |
| Washington | $109K | +13% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $106K | +10% | 50 |
| Utah | $104K | +9% | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +9% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $103K | +7% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +7% | 40 |
| Colorado | $102K | +7% | 430 |
| Minnesota | $102K | +7% | 290 |
| Maine | $102K | +7% | 60 |
| Vermont | $102K | +6% | N/A |
| New York | $101K | +5% | 690 |
| Missouri | $99K | +4% | 220 |
| Georgia | $98K | +3% | 470 |
| Michigan | $98K | +2% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $97K | +2% | 90 |
| Kansas | $97K | +2% | 200 |
| Iowa | $97K | +1% | 270 |
| Arkansas | $97K | +1% | 110 |
| Idaho | $95K | -1% | 200 |
| Texas | $94K | -2% | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $94K | -2% | 330 |
| Florida | $93K | -2% | 700 |
| Kentucky | $93K | -3% | 90 |
| Maryland | $91K | -5% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $91K | -5% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $91K | -5% | 270 |
| Indiana | $90K | -6% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $89K | -7% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $89K | -7% | 450 |
| Montana | $87K | -9% | 60 |
| Alabama | $86K | -10% | 190 |
| Delaware | $86K | -11% | 70 |
| Arizona | $83K | -13% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83K | -13% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -14% | 200 |
| Ohio | $81K | -15% | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $81K | -16% | N/A |
| Virginia | $80K | -16% | 260 |
| West Virginia | $80K | -16% | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $77K | -20% | 210 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -21% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a audiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Asheville?
Yes — at the median salary of $83K, rent takes 29.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,567/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for audiologists in Asheville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new audiologists typically earn — is $70K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,226/month. At HUD’s $1,567/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is audiologist a high-paying job in Asheville?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $83K here vs. $96K nationally.
How does Asheville compare to the national average for audiologists?
Asheville pays $83K median vs. the U.S. average of $96K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.51), the purchasing-power equivalent is $86K — below the national median.
How much do audiologists make in Asheville, NC?
The median is $83,450 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $70,430, and experienced audiologists can clear $145,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Asheville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,278/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,567/month, which eats 29.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a audiologists salary go in Asheville?
Asheville has a Regional Price Parity of 96.51 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median audiologists salary is worth about $86,468 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do audiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.