Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Asheville, NC
Careers in Asheville, NC: pay and employment for 284 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Asheville, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 11700), which includes Asheville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Asheville city limits.
Quick answer
In the Asheville, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 11700), BLS OEWS counted 180,620 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,870 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($360,010), Pharmacist ($136,460), Software Engineer ($134,350). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (5,570), Registered Nurse (4,680), Cashier (4,240).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Asheville, NC metropolitan area at 96.5 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 3% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Asheville, NC.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$360,010 median · 1,020 employed
- Pharmacist$136,460 median · 520 employed
- Software Engineer$134,350 median · 780 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$127,770 median · 520 employed
- Managers, All Other$124,150 median · 580 employed
- Hospital Administrator$122,710 median · 750 employed
- Industrial Engineer$100,490 median · 500 employed
- Project Manager$97,470 median · 950 employed
- Operations Manager$93,470 median · 2,590 employed
- Registered Nurse$81,590 median · 4,680 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate5,570 employed · $34,110 median
- Registered Nurse4,680 employed · $81,590 median
- Cashier4,240 employed · $29,400 median
- Stocker3,980 employed · $37,120 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3,850 employed · $28,810 median
- Material Handler3,360 employed · $38,440 median
- Server3,250 employed · $34,450 median
- Medical Secretary3,000 employed · $41,520 median
- Customer Service Representative2,850 employed · $38,980 median
- Operations Manager2,590 employed · $93,470 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,720 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,470 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,510 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$65,470 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,920 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$59,880 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- IT Support Specialist$58,640 median · Some college, no degree
- HVAC Technician$58,120 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Police Officer$58,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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All 284 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Asheville, NC | $34,110U.S. $35,410 | $35,400 | 5,570 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Asheville, NC | $81,590U.S. $97,550 | $89,130 | 4,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Asheville, NC | $29,400U.S. $32,880 | $30,340 | 4,240 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Asheville, NC | $37,120U.S. $37,330 | $38,560 | 3,980 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Asheville, NC | $28,810U.S. $31,200 | $29,430 | 3,850 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Asheville, NC | $38,440U.S. $40,240 | $40,290 | 3,360 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Asheville, NC | $34,450U.S. $35,230 | $39,780 | 3,250 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Asheville, NC | $41,520U.S. $45,930 | $44,220 | 3,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Asheville, NC | $38,980U.S. $44,770 | $41,560 | 2,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Asheville, NC | $93,470U.S. $105,770 | $116,280 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Asheville, NC | $40,170U.S. $42,260 | $41,500 | 2,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Asheville, NC | $28,120U.S. $30,890 | $28,010 | 2,570 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Asheville, NC | $45,180U.S. $45,010 | $45,330 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Asheville, NC | $36,590U.S. $37,390 | $37,000 | 2,480 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Asheville, NC | $33,280U.S. $35,800 | $33,810 | 2,280 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Asheville, NC | $48,870U.S. $50,670 | $49,850 | 2,200 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Asheville, NC | $51,750U.S. $58,640 | $55,180 | 2,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Asheville, NC | $35,720U.S. $36,840 | $35,530 | 2,010 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Asheville, NC | $44,960U.S. $44,080 | $47,080 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Asheville, NC | $47,360U.S. $49,590 | $49,040 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Asheville, NC | $30,680U.S. $35,510 | $32,720 | 1,720 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Asheville, NC | $63,920U.S. $72,080 | $78,870 | 1,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Asheville, NC | $49,410U.S. $48,520 | $55,490 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Asheville, NC | $44,570U.S. $44,650 | $44,960 | 1,610 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Asheville, NC | $44,240U.S. $47,540 | $45,080 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Asheville, NC | $80,400U.S. $83,680 | $89,480 | 1,540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Asheville, NC | $57,840U.S. $69,990 | $69,070 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Asheville, NC | $44,420U.S. $45,690 | $43,610 | 1,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Asheville, NC | $50,080U.S. $63,970 | $52,240 | 1,450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Asheville, NC | $40,980U.S. $44,860 | $44,010 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Asheville, NC | $59,880U.S. $69,500 | $63,580 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Asheville, NC | $47,520U.S. $47,120 | $46,470 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Asheville, NC | $38,030U.S. $39,150 | $41,160 | 1,320 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Asheville, NC | $29,600U.S. $36,780 | $33,260 | 1,270 | n/a | n/a |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Asheville, NC | $32,110U.S. $35,320 | $32,980 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Asheville, NC | $35,380U.S. $34,340 | $40,220 | 1,240 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Asheville, NC | $66,720U.S. $83,050 | $74,600 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Asheville, NC | $59,320U.S. $72,040 | $57,360 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Asheville, NC | $73,720U.S. $79,920 | $73,750 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,510U.S. $64,370 | $52,550 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Asheville, NC | $360,010U.S. $265,930 | $316,270 | 1,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Asheville, NC | $97,470U.S. $102,320 | $98,050 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Asheville, NC | $47,900U.S. $50,620 | $52,480 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Asheville, NC | $70,210U.S. $75,940 | $79,770 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Asheville, NC | $37,450U.S. $59,280 | $39,250 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Asheville, NC | $65,470U.S. $64,400 | $65,610 | 860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Asheville, NC | $54,590U.S. $63,190 | $56,720 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Asheville, NC | $63,760U.S. $78,760 | $75,540 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Asheville, NC | $44,700U.S. $45,850 | $41,980 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Asheville, NC | $53,110U.S. $58,750 | $54,440 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Asheville, NC | $70,470U.S. $74,450 | $73,740 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Asheville, NC | $37,690U.S. $36,280 | $37,380 | 820 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Asheville, NC | $58,080U.S. $62,890 | $60,410 | 810 | n/a | n/a |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Asheville, NC | $45,210U.S. $45,260 | $45,760 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Asheville, NC | $73,100U.S. $79,860 | $75,340 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Asheville, NC | $49,010U.S. $48,570 | $52,860 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Asheville, NC | $134,350U.S. $135,980 | $142,150 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Asheville, NC | $122,710U.S. $123,860 | $132,140 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Asheville, NC | $36,000U.S. $38,010 | $35,920 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,290U.S. $60,580 | $52,620 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Asheville, NC | $58,090U.S. $76,210 | $57,320 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Asheville, NC | $36,820U.S. $38,020 | $39,820 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Asheville, NC | $47,010U.S. $46,420 | $45,540 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,090U.S. $59,350 | $55,430 | 680 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Asheville, NC | $45,160U.S. $45,750 | $45,000 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Asheville, NC | $40,740U.S. $41,300 | $44,870 | 670 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Asheville, NC | $58,120U.S. $61,010 | $57,540 | 660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,990U.S. $101,860 | $98,560 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Asheville, NC | $35,890U.S. $38,140 | $38,390 | 610 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Asheville, NC | $30,090U.S. $31,200 | $29,910 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Asheville, NC | $35,280U.S. $35,070 | $33,130 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Asheville, NC | $57,500U.S. $62,890 | $60,290 | 590 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Asheville, NC | $124,150U.S. $141,900 | $131,600 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Asheville, NC | $28,700U.S. $33,980 | $28,130 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Asheville, NC | $40,170U.S. $44,350 | $43,630 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Asheville, NC | $42,810U.S. $40,110 | $46,400 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Asheville, NC | $59,950U.S. $69,280 | $64,730 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Asheville, NC | $33,530U.S. $35,360 | $35,980 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Asheville, NC | $56,680U.S. $48,070 | $53,650 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Asheville, NC | $36,270U.S. $37,160 | $35,730 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Asheville, NC | $35,390U.S. $38,770 | $38,120 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Asheville, NC | $59,680U.S. $59,550 | $59,810 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Asheville, NC | $34,060U.S. $41,670 | $36,120 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Asheville, NC | $31,860U.S. $34,810 | $32,280 | 540 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Asheville, NC | $67,600U.S. $77,710 | $75,650 | 530 | n/a | n/a |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Asheville, NC | $58,640U.S. $61,860 | $59,550 | 530 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Asheville, NC | $66,510U.S. $64,520 | $68,370 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Asheville, NC | $136,460U.S. $140,910 | $136,320 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Asheville, NC | $127,770U.S. $132,300 | $127,820 | 520 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Asheville, NC | $32,150U.S. $34,980 | $33,450 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Asheville, NC | $49,810U.S. $62,280 | $64,730 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Asheville, NC | $53,300U.S. $59,650 | $56,310 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Asheville, NC | $47,970U.S. $59,850 | $50,070 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Asheville, NC | $100,490U.S. $102,440 | $98,630 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,010U.S. $78,660 | $77,170 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,040U.S. $114,990 | $115,580 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,480U.S. $159,670 | $135,480 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,260U.S. $135,880 | $133,670 | 460 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,200U.S. $63,800 | $56,120 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,060U.S. $43,220 | $41,990 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,670U.S. $148,270 | $138,410 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,270U.S. $166,570 | $170,100 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,550U.S. $37,450 | $38,680 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,290U.S. $175,140 | $167,180 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,040U.S. $35,360 | $34,750 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,770U.S. $105,870 | $83,860 | 410 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $62,930 | $60,130 | 410 | n/a | n/a |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,680U.S. $80,110 | $73,670 | 410 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,820U.S. $36,560 | $39,420 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,190 | 410 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,090U.S. $69,390 | $74,740 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,170U.S. $100,840 | $105,240 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,970U.S. $74,750 | $67,760 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,110U.S. $45,930 | $44,250 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,490U.S. $38,630 | $39,780 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,910U.S. $47,160 | $49,540 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,540U.S. $35,830 | $33,850 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,230U.S. $99,130 | $100,460 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,110U.S. $46,800 | $47,770 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,140U.S. $126,060 | $132,990 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,890U.S. $47,320 | $47,540 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,700U.S. $64,330 | $55,230 | 350 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,810U.S. $32,150 | $30,210 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $225,830U.S. $256,560 | $269,980 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,590U.S. $42,670 | $41,590 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,120U.S. $69,990 | $65,710 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,000U.S. $78,740 | $77,990 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,630U.S. $104,110 | $121,630 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,620U.S. $35,790 | $44,160 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,650U.S. $87,520 | $98,600 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,570U.S. $54,210 | $53,080 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,170U.S. $61,770 | $59,380 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,210U.S. $36,670 | $36,250 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,350U.S. $116,580 | $102,620 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,650U.S. $67,880 | $63,810 | 310 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,120U.S. $34,890 | $34,300 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,400U.S. $105,850 | $100,290 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,480U.S. $120,630 | $112,330 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,480U.S. $102,760 | $98,710 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,170U.S. $98,100 | $99,200 | 300 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,150U.S. $39,390 | $43,640 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,040U.S. $97,870 | $86,550 | 290 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,390U.S. $62,470 | $62,210 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,540U.S. $53,750 | $54,760 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,480U.S. $60,600 | $61,910 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,850U.S. $58,940 | $51,950 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,320U.S. $74,690 | $66,490 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,860U.S. $80,390 | $87,650 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,280U.S. $51,140 | $48,110 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,550U.S. $49,100 | $50,220 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,940U.S. $45,670 | $51,510 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,230U.S. $80,730 | $80,180 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,620U.S. $47,920 | $39,190 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,920U.S. $37,290 | $32,520 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,440U.S. $76,590 | $64,110 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,470U.S. $63,820 | $63,390 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,930U.S. $77,440 | $63,810 | 240 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,760U.S. $62,960 | $59,390 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,740U.S. $60,850 | $60,880 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,590U.S. $61,160 | $54,830 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,150U.S. $105,070 | $125,790 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,040U.S. $50,290 | $59,000 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $45,760 | not published | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,490U.S. $93,530 | $66,470 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,520U.S. $49,690 | $43,010 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,560U.S. $114,130 | $110,890 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,280U.S. $107,230 | $110,490 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,660U.S. $100,330 | $86,560 | 210 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,850U.S. $43,030 | $44,290 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $44,390 | $48,850 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,970U.S. $49,400 | $44,720 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,310U.S. $51,610 | $50,840 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,940U.S. $48,250 | $47,450 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $160,140U.S. $171,270 | $162,930 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,440U.S. $72,550 | $72,260 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,350U.S. $129,180 | $134,950 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,450U.S. $38,120 | $37,070 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $48,500 | $48,550 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,950U.S. $49,500 | $55,810 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,980U.S. $39,200 | $40,210 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,740U.S. $54,890 | $54,070 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,500U.S. $40,140 | $40,570 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,070U.S. $76,690 | $81,260 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,960U.S. $82,220 | $79,760 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,670U.S. $46,850 | $45,410 | 190 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,980U.S. $43,350 | $44,430 | 190 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,330U.S. $130,100 | $133,690 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,730U.S. $48,700 | $58,180 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,440U.S. $45,780 | $48,470 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,700U.S. $82,320 | $86,810 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,730U.S. $67,960 | $76,020 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,770U.S. $45,230 | $42,080 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,900U.S. $58,430 | $57,270 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $50,340 | $49,650 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,310U.S. $49,230 | $47,250 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,190U.S. $106,660 | $107,560 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,990U.S. $66,940 | $46,060 | 170 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,020U.S. $56,730 | $58,590 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,880U.S. $90,360 | $71,200 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,300U.S. $42,240 | $41,500 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,880U.S. $47,720 | $52,570 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,090U.S. $35,670 | $34,080 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $150,610U.S. $166,790 | $154,810 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,730U.S. $104,590 | $110,810 | 160 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,400U.S. $60,280 | $65,510 | 160 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,120U.S. $44,660 | $41,110 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,450U.S. $64,650 | $65,450 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $48,560 | $51,030 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $49,000 | $47,570 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,000U.S. $63,890 | $68,270 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,440U.S. $50,690 | $54,130 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,420U.S. $149,280 | $137,690 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,430U.S. $64,950 | $63,730 | 150 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,400U.S. $54,240 | $52,970 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,230U.S. $107,310 | $90,330 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,550U.S. $82,280 | $80,680 | 150 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $223,630U.S. $236,590 | $209,220 | 150 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,950U.S. $48,430 | $53,720 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,450U.S. $35,840 | $33,040 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,050U.S. $45,250 | $45,870 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,490U.S. $48,590 | $49,190 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,320U.S. $32,910 | $27,690 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,960U.S. $50,260 | $50,330 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,220U.S. $95,320 | $78,560 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,940U.S. $50,270 | $46,820 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,420U.S. $134,050 | $109,670 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $66,150 | $63,890 | 140 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,740U.S. $90,150 | $86,800 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,870U.S. $68,270 | $59,240 | 140 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $202,630U.S. $170,950 | $198,590 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,690U.S. $44,470 | $46,260 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,990U.S. $47,380 | $46,890 | 140 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,860U.S. $68,380 | $64,410 | 140 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,460U.S. $93,790 | $74,700 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $104,920 | not published | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,690U.S. $46,170 | $46,390 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,860U.S. $57,020 | $43,920 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,040U.S. $42,360 | $41,470 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,670U.S. $35,150 | $34,490 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,690U.S. $120,230 | $106,770 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,620U.S. $66,120 | $69,230 | 130 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,930U.S. $71,900 | $89,240 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,260U.S. $99,080 | $70,260 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,330U.S. $61,540 | $51,530 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,380U.S. $76,400 | $73,450 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,780U.S. $58,450 | $51,620 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,670U.S. $106,040 | $90,000 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,380U.S. $41,340 | $44,800 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,070U.S. $35,660 | $36,190 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,200U.S. $65,510 | $66,230 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,420U.S. $39,630 | $40,940 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,950U.S. $64,050 | $62,190 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $78,210 | $68,380 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,790U.S. $81,100 | $84,060 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,100U.S. $99,280 | $103,950 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,060U.S. $66,270 | $60,730 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,920U.S. $96,590 | $83,220 | 120 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,540U.S. $47,700 | $44,900 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,460U.S. $47,030 | $43,390 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,290U.S. $58,260 | $53,580 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,980U.S. $47,670 | $53,470 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,240U.S. $130,220 | $95,900 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,280U.S. $80,250 | $82,780 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $78,620 | $54,240 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,230U.S. $77,640 | $83,030 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,980U.S. $62,680 | $56,760 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,180U.S. $36,910 | $37,700 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,360U.S. $50,610 | $47,550 | 110 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,550U.S. $53,040 | $46,640 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,680U.S. $55,440 | $51,090 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,790U.S. $61,800 | $55,340 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,350U.S. $47,810 | $47,780 | 110 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,250U.S. $37,710 | $38,320 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,190U.S. $74,330 | $60,350 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,750U.S. $46,570 | $47,060 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,490U.S. $69,250 | $74,510 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,510U.S. $104,300 | $112,790 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,030U.S. $75,440 | $78,770 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,070U.S. $100,580 | $123,280 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,210U.S. $77,920 | $82,810 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,040U.S. $35,680 | $37,840 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,420U.S. $45,330 | $49,650 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,720U.S. $53,340 | $48,150 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Asheville, NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,280U.S. $49,880 | $49,000 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Asheville, NC
- BLS source geography
- Asheville, NC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 11700
- States
- North Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Asheville, NC?
In the Asheville, NC metropolitan area (CBSA 11700), BLS OEWS counted 180,620 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,870 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($360,010), Pharmacist ($136,460), Software Engineer ($134,350).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Asheville, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 11700), which includes Asheville and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Asheville city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Asheville, NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 11700). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in asheville, nc”, “careers in asheville nc”, “best jobs in asheville nc” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).