verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HVAC Technician Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$57,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.53/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
15,230
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,704 #34 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in North Carolina, explained

Hvac technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $57,260 per year ($27.53 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $37,780, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $77,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $57,260 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $57,260 is worth about $60,704 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #34 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,780
$18.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,260
$27.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,160
$37.10/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $57,260 $60,704
Virginia $59,730 $59,078 −$2,470
South Carolina $56,610 $60,385 +$650
Georgia $56,390 $58,561 +$870
Tennessee $55,490 $60,401 +$1,770

HVAC Technician in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in North Carolina?

Hvac technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $57,260 per year ($27.53 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay HVAC technicians well?

At $57,260, North Carolina pays 6% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 15,230 work in the state.

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