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Top 10 highest paying jobs in Asheville, NC

Photo by @justintclark

Photo by @justintclark

We’re launching into the top 10 highest paying jobs in Asheville, starting with No. 10 and finishing with No. 1. It’s good to know who’s making all the dough around here.

Prepare for launch: This list is based on a 2020 survey by USA Wage and is ranked by average annual salaries. Plus, we’ve popped in some open positions in case you’re looking for a lucrative career change.

  1. Computer and Information Systems Managers: $107,420
  1. Optometrists: $112,360
  1. Architectural and Engineering Managers: $120,150
  1. Pharmacists: $121,090
  1. Nurse Anesthetists: $153,990
  1. General Pediatricians: $160,450
  1. General Dentists: $166,050
  1. Psychiatrists: $174,690
  1. Chief Executives: $182,560
  • Join custom home builder Kimmel & Associates as a President + CEO or work remotely as CEO for PeopleConnect Staffing.
  1. Obstetricians and Gynecologists: $199,770
  • A Med Career Center group needs a board certified/board eligible OBGYN.

Hiring for one of these top ten positions? Don’t forget to spread the word (and dolla dolla bills) around AVL.

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