Most common jobs in Asheville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Asheville
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Asheville using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Asheville are the most common.
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#50. Accountants and auditors
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.23 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,110
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.23 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,110
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Dishwashers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.376 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,770
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.376 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,770
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#48. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.508 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,220
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.508 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,220
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45 (tie). Construction laborers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.586 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.586 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#45 (tie). Electricians
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.61 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,250
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.61 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,250
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.621 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.621 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.698 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,970
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.698 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,970
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#42 (tie). Amusement and recreation attendants
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.685 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,920
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.685 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,920
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40 (tie). First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.772 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,400
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.772 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,400
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40 (tie). Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.777 (146% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,720
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.777 (146% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,720
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Bartenders
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.849 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,580
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.849 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,580
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,000
- Employment per 1,000: 5.056 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,760
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,000
- Employment per 1,000: 5.056 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,760
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,310
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,310
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#36. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.237 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.237 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. Childcare workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.626 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.626 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Carpenters
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.816 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.816 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Medical assistants
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.873 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,070
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.873 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,070
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#32. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.243 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,340
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.243 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,340
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#31. Cooks, fast food
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.412 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,140
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.412 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,140
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#30. Machinists
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,320
- Employment per 1,000: 6.67 (155% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,470
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,320
- Employment per 1,000: 6.67 (155% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,470
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.75 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,050
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.75 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,050
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.91 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.91 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27. Food preparation workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.369 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,540
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.369 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,540
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#25 (tie). Elementary school teachers, except special education
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.836 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,030
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.836 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,030
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#25 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.87 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,960
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.87 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,960
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Light truck drivers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.101 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.101 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.097 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.097 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,630
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,630
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 1,970
- Employment per 1,000: 9.932 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,640
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,970
- Employment per 1,000: 9.932 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,640
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.118 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,770
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.118 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,770
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.506 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,400
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.506 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,400
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 10.535 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,560
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 10.535 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,560
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,270
- Employment per 1,000: 11.421 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,950
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,270
- Employment per 1,000: 11.421 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,950
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. General and operations managers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,300
- Employment per 1,000: 11.607 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,070
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,300
- Employment per 1,000: 11.607 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,070
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#15. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.07 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.07 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,490
- Employment per 1,000: 12.561 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,870
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 2,490
- Employment per 1,000: 12.561 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,870
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#13. Customer service representatives
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,640
- Employment per 1,000: 13.307 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,740
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,640
- Employment per 1,000: 13.307 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,740
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#12. Receptionists and information clerks
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.435 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.435 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 2,960
- Employment per 1,000: 14.92 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,130
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,960
- Employment per 1,000: 14.92 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,130
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#10. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 15.503 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,820
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 15.503 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,820
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Nursing assistants
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 15.556 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 15.556 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#8. Cooks, restaurant
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 3,290
- Employment per 1,000: 16.564 (74% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,900
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,290
- Employment per 1,000: 16.564 (74% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,900
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 16.729 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 16.729 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Office clerks, general
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 19.017 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 19.017 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Waiters and waitresses
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 25.705 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,940
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 25.705 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,940
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#4. Cashiers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 6,180
- Employment per 1,000: 31.142 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,960
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,180
- Employment per 1,000: 31.142 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,960
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Registered nurses
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 6,210
- Employment per 1,000: 31.288 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,150
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,210
- Employment per 1,000: 31.288 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,150
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 7,110
- Employment per 1,000: 35.825 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,880
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,110
- Employment per 1,000: 35.825 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,880
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Asheville, NC
- Employment: 7,490
- Employment per 1,000: 37.721 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,470
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,490
- Employment per 1,000: 37.721 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,470
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
