HVAC Jobs in Greensboro, NC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Greensboro, NC. The metro employs about 1,170 HVAC pros earning an average of $58,180 per year.
$58,180
Avg Salary
1,170
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,010
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,360
early career
Median
$58,520
typical wage
75th Pct
$70,810
experienced
90th Pct
$76,380
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$28,791
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$58,180
$4,998
$4,451
$2,589
$46,143
$17,352
$28,791
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
66
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,170
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
Greensboro 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 5 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Greensboro, ranked here by graduates per year:
Guilford Technical Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Jamestown, NC · 7 mi · 60 grads/yr · Visit site
Forsyth Technical Community College · Public · Certificate · Winston-Salem, NC · 27 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Alamance Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Graham, NC · 24 mi · 32 grads/yr · Visit site
Davidson-Davie Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Thomasville, NC · 24 mi · 21 grads/yr · Visit site
Rockingham Community College · Public · Certificate · Wentworth, NC · 25 mi · 1 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our North Carolina HVAC schools guide.
