Salaries in Asheville, NC

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Asheville, NC • 452 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $360,0101,020
      Chief Executives $270,52050
      Nurse Anesthetists $223,630150
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $221,170300
      Family Medicine Physicians $210,790110
      Dentists, General $187,560210
      Obstetricians and Gynecologists $187,48050
      Pediatricians, General $169,720100
      Optometrists $167,98040
      Psychiatrists $164,52050
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $155,240140
      Psychologists, All Other $149,99050
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $146,680340
      Pharmacists $135,670490
      Financial Managers $131,860440
      Marketing Managers $131,020190
      Physician Assistants $129,600460
      Natural Sciences Managers $127,52080
      Veterinarians $125,650180
      Nurse Practitioners $119,700440
      Software Developers $118,850920
      Personal Financial Advisors $117,730360
      Lawyers $117,420600
      Human Resources Managers $117,190190
      Information Security Analysts $116,990140
      Industrial Production Managers $115,890340
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $111,13070
      Purchasing Managers $110,23060
      Computer Network Architects $109,300140
      Sales Managers $107,500540
      Engineers, All Other $107,21090
      Physical Scientists, All Other $106,92080
      Nurse Midwives $105,66030
      Managers, All Other $105,030610
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $104,280
      Database Architects $104,00040
      Computer Occupations, All Other $103,720350
      Data Scientists $103,48070
      Medical and Health Services Managers $103,200820
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $103,05030
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,670130
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $100,61030
      Public Relations Managers $99,54050
      Sales Engineers $99,420110
      Physical Therapists $98,810340
      Training and Development Managers $98,48040
      Mechanical Engineers $98,350240
      Industrial Engineers $97,670480
      Construction Managers $97,620650
      Civil Engineers $97,570370
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $96,51060
      Social Workers, All Other $96,370110
      Electrical Engineers $96,210250
      Dental Hygienists $95,680350
      Biological Scientists, All Other $95,64050
      Financial and Investment Analysts $93,860120
      Computer Systems Analysts $91,910410
      Fundraising Managers $91,60070
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $90,660120
      Database Administrators $90,03050
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $88,500200
      General and Operations Managers $88,2903,090
      Occupational Therapists $87,370240
      Technical Writers $87,330100
      Project Management Specialists $87,290710
      Management Analysts $87,280
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $86,94060
      Facilities Managers $85,790140
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $84,05040
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $83,97060
      Audiologists $83,450
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,740310
      Administrative Services Managers $82,730230
      Funeral Home Managers $82,20030
      Respiratory Therapists $81,610170
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $81,110150
      Registered Nurses $80,7204,760
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300170
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $79,830120
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $79,83040
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,620400
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,590280
      Web Developers $79,53060
      Computer Programmers $79,25040
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $78,990
      Chiropractors $78,51050
      Education Administrators, All Other $77,87060
      Social and Community Service Managers $77,790200
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,510120
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,27080
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,140130
      Computer Network Support Specialists $76,710
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $76,58070
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $76,09050
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $76,08030
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,47080
      Accountants and Auditors $75,2901,500
      Loan Officers $75,280220
      Landscape Architects $74,99070
      Surveyors $74,45080
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,420260
      Financial Specialists, All Other $73,940100
      Labor Relations Specialists $73,93030
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $73,09070
      Art Directors $72,71050
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $72,55030
      Budget Analysts $72,18040
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $70,91090
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $70,100100
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,96050
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,840810
      Cost Estimators $68,540240
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240860
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,180360
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,9401,090
      Conservation Scientists $67,80060
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $67,67040
      Logisticians $67,490140
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,1601,180
      Compliance Officers $66,950210
      Chemists $66,91040
      Postal Service Clerks $66,81090
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,540100
      Human Resources Specialists $66,370960
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $66,070130
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $65,96050
      Urban and Regional Planners $65,72080
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,590160
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $64,34040
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,23060
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,03040
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $64,00040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,780340
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,530100
      Lodging Managers $63,370
      Healthcare Social Workers $63,160300
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,13030
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130610
      School Psychologists $63,12030
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,840590
      Surgical Technologists $62,790140
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $62,660360
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,640160
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,49050
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,490170
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,390160
      Clergy $62,36080
      Food Service Managers $62,260480
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220800
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $62,22050
      Insurance Sales Agents $62,160480
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,050110
      Chefs and Head Cooks $62,040230
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,840510
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,770160
      Editors $61,760110
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,62070
      Construction and Building Inspectors $61,520240
      Fundraisers $61,420180
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,36050
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,320920
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,270130
      Paramedics $61,070260
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,050120
      Mechanical Drafters $60,82030
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $60,75050
      Tool and Die Makers $60,520130
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,410170
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,350260
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,2801,680
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220150
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $60,080100
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,860140
      Massage Therapists $59,630140
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,60040
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,4801,560
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $59,450100
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $59,410110
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,260350
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $59,03030
      Advertising Sales Agents $58,95090
      Writers and Authors $58,85050
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,8101,450
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $58,71030
      Opticians, Dispensing $58,50080
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390430
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,210180
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $58,11090
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $57,88090
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,81040
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,790470
      Computer User Support Specialists $57,600500
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550520
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320630
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,0901,430
      Athletic Trainers $56,97070
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,950200
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,770800
      Recreational Therapists $56,61030
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,04050
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,030180
      Chemical Technicians $55,72030
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $55,260130
      Interior Designers $55,110130
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $54,460200
      Tile and Stone Setters $54,34050
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $54,270680
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $54,270110
      Sheet Metal Workers $54,07070
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $53,910200
      Private Detectives and Investigators $53,90050
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820340
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $53,81060
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $53,26080
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,180100
      Instructional Coordinators $53,050270
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $52,95070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,830330
      Public Relations Specialists $52,610400
      Biological Technicians $52,44030
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $52,430120
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $52,41040
      Real Estate Sales Agents $52,050
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $52,04070
      Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $51,970
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,860340
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,480520
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $51,280100
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $50,990150
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,970410
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $50,80030
      Training and Development Specialists $50,790610
      Electricians $50,760860
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,450330
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $50,37040
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,340610
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,290290
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,230120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,1802,200
      Producers and Directors $50,160120
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $50,11060
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,03060
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $49,97070
      Dental Assistants $49,870530
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,770260
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $49,750
      New Accounts Clerks $49,710100
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,71090
      Roofers $49,680110
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620460
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $49,530520
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,330
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $49,28040
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $49,25040
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,040480
      Transportation Security Screeners $49,00080
      Forensic Science Technicians $48,86040
      Counselors, All Other $48,86040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,850190
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,820250
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,700140
      Health Education Specialists $48,670100
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $48,420
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410980
      Travel Agents $48,37050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,26090
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,210490
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $48,01050
      Graphic Designers $47,970250
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,95050
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,920120
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,8201,660
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,7201,780
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $47,660330
      Carpenters $47,620780
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610800
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $47,550
      Highway Maintenance Workers $47,450130
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,41040
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,38030
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $47,37040
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $47,31080
      Medical Transcriptionists $47,29050
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,280180
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,240110
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $47,21050
      Machinists $47,130700
      Tax Preparers $47,05090
      Glaziers $47,05060
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,970260
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,91080
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,750230
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,690160
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,560640
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,540210
      Photographers $46,50070
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,440200
      Medical Appliance Technicians $46,43030
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $46,41050
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,380120
      Billing and Posting Clerks $46,310270
      Community Health Workers $46,300100
      Tutors $46,260240
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,210170
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $46,08040
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $45,99050
      Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,87030
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,8501,990
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,4701,800
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,3902,040
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,370150
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260200
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $45,26070
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $45,040100
      Marriage and Family Therapists $44,940
      Audio and Video Technicians $44,84080
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $44,74060
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,74090
      Printing Press Operators $44,670230
      Skincare Specialists $44,65080
      Medical Records Specialists $44,610280
      Library Technicians $44,52030
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $44,220230
      Procurement Clerks $44,12050
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,010290
      Pipelayers $43,820150
      Motorcycle Mechanics $43,81040
      Helpers--Carpenters $43,69030
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $43,68060
      Medical Equipment Preparers $43,590120
      Order Clerks $43,510110
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,40060
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,200100
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,150880
      Tellers $42,950280
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,68080
      Coaches and Scouts $42,410400
      Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320360
      File Clerks $42,00070
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870800
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $41,740180
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $41,71060
      Broadcast Technicians $41,67030
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $41,590280
      Office Clerks, General $41,4702,590
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,440490
      Bill and Account Collectors $41,200130
      Construction Laborers $40,7501,340
      Pest Control Workers $40,700130
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,6001,630
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,1902,090
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,040140
      Medical Assistants $39,9101,380
      Medical Equipment Repairers $39,61060
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $39,47040
      Phlebotomists $39,410200
      Tire Repairers and Changers $39,250110
      Data Entry Keyers $39,240180
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,23060
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $39,23090
      Interpreters and Translators $39,17090
      Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $39,15050
      Psychiatric Technicians $39,090220
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,98090
      Floral Designers $38,970100
      Helpers--Electricians $38,950310
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,9002,350
      Production Workers, All Other $38,870540
      Security Guards $38,850800
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,790140
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $38,78070
      Nursing Assistants $38,7402,530
      Light Truck Drivers $38,7401,750
      Counter and Rental Clerks $38,670640
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $38,580150
      Residential Advisors $38,430160
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,410720
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $38,370110
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,29080
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,240
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,210450
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,100230
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $38,06060
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $38,02080
      Couriers and Messengers $37,850260
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,700520
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,68080
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,6202,930
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,6001,480
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,580160
      Bus Drivers, School $37,530270
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,46090
      Concierges $37,28070
      Firefighters $37,050920
      Customer Service Representatives $37,0502,380
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980260
      Animal Trainers $36,97050
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,8004,110
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,68050
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,660430
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $36,55040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,5301,060
      Parts Salespersons $36,300310
      Cooks, Restaurant $36,2002,920
      Library Assistants, Clerical $36,100120
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,040310
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,800320
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,740520
      Recreation Workers $35,690460
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $35,49070
      Bakers $35,440500
      Bartenders $35,1301,460
      Funeral Attendants $35,070120
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000230
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,91040
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,820160
      Food Batchmakers $34,800110
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,470900
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,2302,380
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,020550
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,830410
      Physical Therapist Aides $33,80050
      Food Preparation Workers $33,1901,350
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,1502,590
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,040790
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,020420
      Childcare Workers $32,730480
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,450130
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,420650
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $32,42030
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,330240
      Parking Attendants $31,560190
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,470190
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,93050
      Retail Salespersons $30,8805,690
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,560320
      Dietetic Technicians $30,26070
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,9201,900
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,8204,380
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,2404,410
      Dishwashers $29,170650
      Animal Caretakers $28,870800
      Cashiers $28,7704,890
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,700130
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,5701,430
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,320230
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,880590
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,3403,130
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,310740
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $26,600
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,120450
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,050140