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Updated • May 15, 2026

HVAC Jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Rocky Mount, NC. The metro employs about 150 HVAC pros earning an average of $55,260 per year.

$55,260

Avg Salary

150

HVAC Employed

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Rocky Mount, NC

10th Pct

$37,940

entry-level

25th Pct

$46,890

early career

Median

$55,690

typical wage

75th Pct

$65,340

experienced

90th Pct

$70,980

senior tech

Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Rocky Mount

Disposable Income

$29,166

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$55,260

Federal income tax

$4,647

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$4,227

State income tax

$2,459

After taxes

$43,926

Annual rent (2BR)

$14,760

Disposable income

$29,166

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

Rocky Mount's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

9

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

150

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

Rocky Mount Climate & HVAC Demand

3A

Warm-Humid

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Rocky Mount 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

Nearby HVAC Schools

There are 3 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Rocky Mount, ranked here by graduates per year:

Pitt Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Winterville, NC · 35 mi · 26 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 · 16 mi · 10 grads/yr · Visit site

For programs across the state, see our North Carolina HVAC schools guide.

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