HVAC Technician Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median HVAC technician in the Raleigh area earns $58,900 a year ($28.32 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($61,010) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($57,260). Half of the 2,550 HVAC technicians there earn between $47,480 and $65,350.
Median $58,900
10th: $39,16090th: $77,830
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,160 | $37,780 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $47,480 | $46,830 | $48,360 |
| Median | $58,900 | $57,260 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $65,350 | $64,310 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $77,830 | $77,160 | $95,210 |
| Average | $58,490 | $57,400 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 2,550 | 15,230 | 409,670 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- Charlotte, NC: $59,840
- 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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- Maintenance Worker: $49,870
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $62,080
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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.