Psychologists, All Other pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,980 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Asheville earn between $134,300 and $165,630.
- $92K10th
- $134K25th
- $153KMedian
- $166K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $138,860 | $11,572 | $66.76 |
| Median | $152,550 | $12,712 | $73.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $134,300 | $11,192 | $64.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $165,630 | $13,802 | $79.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Asheville earn 22% more than the North Carolina average ($114,180) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +38% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $138,860 | $152,550 | $91,730 | $169,980 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $114,180 | $126,440 | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Asheville
On the average salary of $138,860, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $101,145 a year, or $8,429 a month and $3,890 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $138,860 buys what about $143,887 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 2nd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($144,910).
- Raleigh$144,910
- Asheville$138,860
- Charlotte$128,210
- Fayetteville$121,570
- Durham$91,320
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Asheville: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Asheville?
$66.76 an hour on average, and $73.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $134,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Asheville?
About $101,145 a year ($8,429 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $138,860.
Do other psychologists earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3039; area Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.56, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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