HVAC Mechanics & Installers Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$51,940
$24.97/hr
Salary Range
$37,750 – $75,470
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
13,750
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.7%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$55,610
real purchasing power
13.2% below the national median ($59,810)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,750 (entry)$51,940 (median)$75,470 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+19.9%
$10,450 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $57,950 | 3,160 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $56,380 | 740 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $54,180 | 2,570 |
| Greenville | $51,710 | 200 |
| Asheville | $51,480 | 520 |
| Fayetteville | $51,460 | 430 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $51,240 | 130 |
| Burlington | $51,190 | 250 |
| Winston-Salem | $50,770 | 680 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $50,380 | 280 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49,960 | 1,050 |
| Wilmington | $49,230 | 660 |
| Rocky Mount | $47,560 | 140 |
| Jacksonville | $46,650 | 220 |
| Goldsboro | $46,240 | 130 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.