Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,710 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $69,530
Employed locally 890
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $48,710
    75th
    $57,350
    90th
    $69,530

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,960
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,070
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $75,990
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Eastern North Carolina is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 18.6% below the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.