DOL Median (Asheville, NC)
$63,888
vs National
-17.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,759
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,888
-17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Asheville, NC earns $63,888 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,759 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Asheville, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $82,680 | 28 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $73,861 | 1,032 |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | $62,982 | 187 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Mechanical Engineers
NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Asheville, NC
Physicians, All Other · $312,000Pharmacists · $130,000Computer and Information Systems Managers · $117,000General and Operations Managers · $109,804Atmospheric and Space Scientists · $106,715Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Asheville, NC?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Asheville, NC is $63,888 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Asheville, NC a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Asheville, NC earns 17.9% less than the national median of $77,792, or $66,759 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.