salary$58,900 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,830per year
Jobs in the area2,550people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Raleigh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 37.1% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $58,900 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,160 and $77,830.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 37.1% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.