May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Asheville
Asheville, NC
425 occupations
Across 425 occupations with published wages in Asheville, physicians, all other record the highest median at $360,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Asheville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $360,010 | 1,020 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $270,520 | 50 | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 4 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 5 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $225,830 | 340 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $223,630 | 150 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $212,710 | 90 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $202,630 | 140 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $170,140 | 80 | |
| 11 | Optometrists | $167,980 | 40 | |
| 12 | Psychiatrists | $164,520 | 50 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,290 | 420 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,140 | 200 | |
| 15 | Psychologists, All Other | $152,550 | 60 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $152,270 | 450 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $150,610 | 160 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $149,350 | 200 | |
| 19 | Pharmacists | $136,460 | 520 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $134,350 | 780 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,470 | 80 | |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | $131,260 | 460 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $130,330 | 190 | |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,770 | 520 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $125,420 | 150 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 5,570 | $34,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,680 | $81,590 |
| Cashiers | 4,240 | $29,400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,980 | $37,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,850 | $28,810 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,360 | $38,440 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,250 | $34,450 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 3,000 | $41,520 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,850 | $38,980 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,590 | $93,470 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,320 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,120 | 2,570 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,700 | 580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,810 | 3,850 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,810 | 350 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,120 | 70 |
| Cashiers | $29,400 | 4,240 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,600 | 1,270 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,090 | 600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $30,450 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.