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 $51,940 per year ($24.97 per hour), up 20.4% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,750 at the 10th percentile to $75,470 at the 90th.
North Carolina employs approximately 13,750 HVAC technicians statewide, down 0.4% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $57,950 | $27.86/hr | 3,160 | up 30.5% |
| Durham | $56,380 | $27.11/hr | 740 | up 19.3% |
| Raleigh | $54,180 | $26.05/hr | 2,570 | up 16.6% |
| Asheville | $51,480 | $24.75/hr | 520 | up 26.6% |
| Winston | $50,770 | $24.41/hr | 680 | up 24.1% |
| Greensboro | $49,960 | $24.02/hr | 1,050 | up 16.3% |
| Wilmington | $49,230 | $23.67/hr | 660 | up 8.0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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