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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,260
Median Annual Salary
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+10.2% vs 2024
$57,400
Mean Salary
$57,260
Median Salary
$27.53
Hourly Rate
15,230 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $57,260 per year ($4,771/month).
This is 9.1% below the national average of $63,005.
North Carolina ranks #40 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 15,230 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 10.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Troubleshooting
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Installation
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.67
Building and Construction
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Engineering and Technology
3.49
Computers and Electronics
3.29
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(68.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina range from $37,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,830 and $64,310.
Median $57,260
P10: $37,780P25: $46,830P75: $64,310P90: $77,160
10th
$37,780
25th
$46,830
Median
$57,260
75th
$64,310
90th
$77,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,780
$18.16
$3,148
25th Percentile
$46,830
$22.51
$3,902
Median (50th)
$57,260
$27.53
$4,771
75th Percentile
$64,310
$30.92
$5,359
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,160
$37.10
$6,430
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#40
North Carolina ranks #40 of 51 states
$63,005
National avg. for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina is $57,260 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,400.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina range from $37,780 at the 10th percentile to $77,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,830 and $64,310.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in North Carolina typically start around $37,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 15,230 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in North Carolina is approximately $27.53 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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