HVAC Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Charlotte, NC. The metro employs about 3,860 HVAC pros earning an average of $59,940 per year.
$59,940
Avg Salary
3,860
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$40,110
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,950
early career
Median
$59,840
typical wage
75th Pct
$69,770
experienced
90th Pct
$79,210
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$25,314
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$59,940
$5,209
$4,585
$2,667
$47,478
$22,164
$25,314
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
248
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,860
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
3A
Warm-Humid
Charlotte has a Warm-Humid climate where cooling demand drives the HVAC season. Expect a busy summer peak with AC service calls and condenser replacements, plus moderate winter work on heat pumps and gas furnaces.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 8 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Charlotte, ranked here by graduates per year:
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Salisbury, NC · 37 mi · 61 grads/yr · Visit site
Gaston College · Public · Certificate · Dallas, NC · 24 mi · 40 grads/yr · Visit site
York Technical College · Public · Certificate · Rock Hill, SC · 20 mi · 22 grads/yr · Visit site
Central Piedmont Community College · Public · Associate degree · Charlotte, NC · 4 mi · 19 grads/yr · Visit site
South Piedmont Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Polkton, NC · 35 mi · 13 grads/yr · Visit site
Stanly Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Albemarle, NC · 34 mi · 6 grads/yr · Visit site
Mitchell Community College · Public · Certificate · Statesville, NC · 43 mi · 3 grads/yr · Visit site
NASCAR Technical Institute · For-profit · Certificate · Mooresville, NC · 31 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our North Carolina HVAC schools guide.
