Nurse Practitioners Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $119,700 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $57.55
10th percentile $99,490
90th percentile $134,070
Employed locally 440
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,490
    25th
    $107,000
    50th (median)
    $119,700
    75th
    $130,920
    90th
    $134,070

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 173% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 73% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Anchorage, AK $145,140
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $142,200
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $133,510
    Winston-Salem, NC $132,790

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,720
    Physicians, All Other$360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,410
    Pharmacists$135,670
    Physician Assistants$129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Asheville, NC is $57.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.42 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Asheville, NC is 7.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Asheville?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,490 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,000.