How much does a physician make in Asheville?
$360,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $173.08 an hour or $30,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $173.08
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $164,200Median: $360,000Highest 10%: $411,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $164,200 | $78.93 | |
| 25th | $264,200 | $127.01 | |
| Median | $360,000 | $173.08 | |
| 75th | $362,400 | $174.22 | |
| 90th | $411,600 | $197.88 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Greensboro, NC | $364,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $354,100 |
| Burlington, NC | $350,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $338,200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $333,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $327,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $313,500 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $309,200 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $282,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $266,300 |
| Wilmington, NC | $253,000 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $239,200 |
| Durham, NC | $78,370 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $74,700 |
| Greenville, NC | $65,890 |
Related jobs in Asheville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $225,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $212,700 |
| Dentist | $202,600 |
| Pediatrician | $170,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $164,500 |
| Pharmacist | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Asheville?
The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $173.08 ($360,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Asheville than the national average?
Yes: $360,000 against $265,900 nationally, 35% more.
How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $260,300, so Asheville pays 38% more.
Where does Asheville rank for physician pay?
61 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $164,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $411,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.