HVAC Technician Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median HVAC technician in the Charlotte area earns $59,840 a year ($28.77 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($61,010) and 5% above the North Carolina median ($57,260). Half of the 3,860 HVAC technicians there earn between $47,950 and $69,770.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,110 | $37,780 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $47,950 | $46,830 | $48,360 |
| Median | $59,840 | $57,260 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $69,770 | $64,310 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $79,210 | $77,160 | $95,210 |
| Average | $59,940 | $57,400 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 3,860 | 15,230 | 409,670 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- Raleigh, NC: $58,900
- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Chicago, IL: $77,960
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.