salary$59,180 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,360per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 36.4% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Durham, NC?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $59,180 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,560 and $77,360.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 36.4% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.