HVAC Jobs in Raleigh, NC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Raleigh, NC. The metro employs about 2,550 HVAC pros earning an average of $58,490 per year.
$58,490
Avg Salary
2,550
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,160
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,480
early career
Median
$58,900
typical wage
75th Pct
$65,350
experienced
90th Pct
$77,830
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$23,602
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$58,490
$5,035
$4,474
$2,603
$46,378
$22,776
$23,602
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
161
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
2,550
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
Raleigh 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 6 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Raleigh, ranked here by graduates per year:
Wake Technical Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Raleigh, NC · 16 mi · 152 grads/yr · Visit site
Johnston Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Smithfield, NC · 19 mi · 77 grads/yr · Visit site
Wayne Community College · Public · Certificate · Goldsboro, NC · 38 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Wilson Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Wilson, NC · 32 mi · 10 grads/yr · Visit site
Vance-Granville Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Henderson, NC · 39 mi · 5 grads/yr · Visit site
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh · For-profit · Certificate · Raleigh, NC · 9 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our North Carolina HVAC schools guide.
