HVAC Jobs in Asheville, NC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Asheville, NC. The metro employs about 660 HVAC pros earning an average of $57,540 per year.
$57,540
Avg Salary
660
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$43,520
entry-level
25th Pct
$49,060
early career
Median
$58,120
typical wage
75th Pct
$62,780
experienced
90th Pct
$75,980
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$24,801
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,540
$4,921
$4,402
$2,561
$45,657
$20,856
$24,801
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
36
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
660
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
4A
Mixed-Humid
Asheville sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Humid climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Asheville, ranked here by graduates per year:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Asheville, NC · 3 mi · 28 grads/yr · Visit site
McDowell Technical Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Marion, NC · 34 mi · 16 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our North Carolina HVAC schools guide.
