Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina earn a median of $57,260 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($61,010)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,230
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780; the top 10% earn over $77,160. Nationally the range is $40,050 to $95,210.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in North Carolina
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,780 and the top 10% earn over $77,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $61,010). Living costs are not included.