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HVAC Technician Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$27.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,412/year ($3,868/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,230 HVAC Technician jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median HVAC Technician salary of $57,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,412 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,691 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,380 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,776 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,868 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in North Carolina?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in North Carolina is $57,260 per year ($27.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,830 and $64,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $57,260, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $46,412 per year ($3,868 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 15,230 HVAC Technician jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.