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# Jobs in Asheville, NC — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [North Carolina Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown)
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**Open jobs:** 1,244

**Hiring momentum:** +3.8% — 54 new postings in the last 28 days vs 52 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,897
- Median salary: $47K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $71K
- Remote share: 5.0%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,897 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Asheville, NC runs 33% below the United States median ($47K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Asheville, NC: Retail (13% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitality Services.
- New postings for Asheville, NC held steady in the last 28 days (54 vs 52 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Asheville, NC

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 253 | $35K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 169 | $44K |
| Hospitality | 166 | $42K |
| Restaurants | 101 | — |
| Defense & Space | 80 | $126K |
| Non-profit Organizations | 53 | — |
| Pet Services | 52 | — |
| Construction | 50 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 50 | $37K |
| Individual & Family Services | 45 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Asheville, NC

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 107 | $33K |
| Sales Representative | 46 | — |
| CDL Driver | 44 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 43 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 36 | — |
| Machine Operator | 35 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 34 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 32 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Asheville, NC

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 62 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 21 employers filed 36 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Asheville, NC

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville PEAK Academy | 10 | — |
| North Carolina State University | 3 | — |
| Ag US Group Services | 2 | — |
| Asheville Waldorf School | 2 | — |
| University Of North Carolina At Asheville | 2 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Hiring in Hendersonville, NC — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/hendersonville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 20.2 mi | 379 | $42K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Asheville, NC?

healthcare, tourism, hospitality, and craft manufacturing are among the main hiring lanes in Asheville. That mix reflects Blue Ridge tourism, Mission Health, and a creative small-business economy, plus employers such as Mission Health, Biltmore, and Buncombe County Schools, which keep both frontline and professional roles active.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Asheville, NC?

Pay in Asheville generally runs highest in specialized healthcare, technical, engineering, or management work, while entry-level service and support roles track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the quickest way to compare current pay by employer and role.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Asheville, NC?

Top employers in Asheville often include Mission Health, Biltmore, Buncombe County Schools, and hospitality operators. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Asheville, NC?

Remote and hybrid openings show up most often in office, support, technology, and customer-facing functions here. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### How can I expand my search beyond Asheville, NC?

Hendersonville, Waynesville, and the wider mountain corridor are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Asheville. The nearby cities list on this page and the <a href="/locations/north-carolina">North Carolina jobs page</a> make it easier to compare openings, pay, and employers across the state.
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