Metro profile · CBSA 11700
Healthcare wages in Asheville, NC
35 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 35 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Asheville
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
35 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $360,010 | $344,710 | 54 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $202,630 | $194,018 | 50 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $56,680 | $54,271 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,420 | $33,915 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,840 | $69,744 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $130,330 | $124,791 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,470 | $62,688 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,450 | $62,668 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,480 | $95,252 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,550 | $78,084 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $43,690 | $41,833 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,160 | $43,241 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,990 | $44,993 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,280 | $31,866 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $40,170 | $38,463 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $63,860 | $61,146 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,770 | $122,340 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,460 | $130,660 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,420 | $42,532 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $223,630 | $214,126 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,260 | $125,681 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,220 | $54,788 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $72,680 | $69,591 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,770 | $38,080 | 44 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $225,830 | $216,232 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,590 | $78,122 | 44 |
| Audiologists | allied | $83,450 | $79,903 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $83,660 | $80,104 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,040 | $81,426 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,920 | $78,438 | 44 |
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