Asheville, NC
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Asheville, NC, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 415 detailed occupations covering about 180,390 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 16.3% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $204,260 | -8.5% | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $194,440 | +18.1% | 120 |
| Chief Executives | $185,570 | +113.6% | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $178,030 | -16.3% | 170 |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,490 | -11.2% | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $161,990 | -2.6% | 290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,370 | -18.1% | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $130,340 | -4.2% | 520 |
| Optometrists | $130,000 | -1.4% | 40 |
| Data Scientists | $124,890 | -15.3% | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $124,300 | +10.9% | 430 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $124,200 | -21.3% | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,690 | -27% | 270 |
| Physician Assistants | $121,010 | -6.9% | 400 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $105,680 | -9.7% | 340 |
| Software Developers | $105,430 | -36.7% | 850 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,930 | -16.9% | 500 |
| Veterinarians | $104,030 | -12.7% | 180 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,510 | -8.3% | 710 |
| Purchasing Managers | $101,480 | -25.6% | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $101,450 | -43.5% | 190 |
| Public Relations Managers | $100,350 | -25.5% | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $98,990 | -27.4% | 180 |
| Computer Network Architects | $96,560 | -25.6% | 90 |
| Sales Engineers | $93,540 | -20% | 50 |