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
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
Disposable Income
$29,166
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$55,260
$4,647
$4,227
$2,459
$43,926
$14,760
$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
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
3A
Warm-Humid
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
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.