Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,260 | $62,937 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.53 | $30.26 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,721.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in North Carolina is $57,260, or about $27.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. North Carolina is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in North Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 15,230 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $57,260, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.