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HVAC Technician salary in North Carolina
The middle half of HVAC technicians in North Carolina earned $22.52 to $30.92 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $37.10 or more.1 The median is 6% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.16
- 25th
- $22.52
- Median
- $27.53
- 75th
- $30.92
- 90th
- $37.10
- 10th
- $37,780
- 25th
- $46,830
- Median
- $57,260
- 75th
- $64,310
- 90th
- $77,160
Which North Carolina cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $28.77 an hour; Wilmington has the lowest, $23.97.1
- Charlotte–Concord$28.77
- Durham–Chapel Hill$28.45
- Raleigh–Cary$28.32
- Greensboro–High Point$28.14
- Asheville$27.94
- Fayetteville$27.03
- Winston–Salem$26.61
- Burlington$25.21
- Hickory–Lenoir$24.18
- Wilmington$23.97
The 10 largest of 15 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in North Carolina?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $77,160 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in North Carolina?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in North Carolina earned $18.16 an hour or less ($37,780 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.52 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in North Carolina?
Projections Central expects North Carolina to go from 14,550 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 15,900 in 2034, a change of 9.3%, with about 1,400 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14,550 | 15,900 | 9.3% | 1,400 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in North Carolina?
HVAC technicians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in North Carolina. General contractors have the highest median, $36.19 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors* | $36.19 | $75,270 | 32,460 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.53 | $57,260 | 15,230 |
| Plumbers | $27.44 | $57,080 | 14,510 |
| Electricians | $27.31 | $56,800 | 21,640 |
| Roofers | $23.56 | $49,010 | 3,060 |
* Pay for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); BLS has no general contractor occupation. All rows count employees only, not the self-employed.
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Carolina, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)