HVAC Salary in North Carolina
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
North Carolina HVAC Wages at a Glance
North Carolina HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $57,260 per year ($27.53 per hour), up 25.5% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,780 at the 10th percentile to $77,160 at the 90th.
North Carolina employs approximately 15,230 HVAC technicians statewide, up 15.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $59,840 | $28.77/hr | 3,860 | up 39.0% |
| Durham | $59,180 | $28.45/hr | 750 | up 22.0% |
| Raleigh | $58,900 | $28.32/hr | 2,550 | up 18.1% |
| Greensboro | $58,520 | $28.14/hr | 1,170 | up 16.7% |
| Asheville | $58,120 | $27.94/hr | 660 | up 29.8% |
| Winston | $55,360 | $26.61/hr | 700 | up 18.0% |
| Wilmington | $49,860 | $23.97/hr | 710 | up 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
North Carolina HVAC Apprenticeships
Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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