HVACR Technician
$83,897 earning potential
$83,897
High-end Earners in
North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$65,231
median annual wage
$22
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Install heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems for customers
- Install electrical wiring and controls and test for proper operation
- Connect systems to fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components
- Inspect and maintain customers' HVACR systems
- Replace outdated systems with energy-efficient technology
- Determine HVACR systems' energy use and make recommendations to improve efficiency
- Repair systems and replace parts when problems arise
- Ensure the systems meet safety regulations to keep the environment safe
- Record activities, installations and repairs over time
- Dispose of hazardous parts and chemicals in an ethical and safe manner
- Test individual components to determine necessary repairs
- Use blueprints or design specifications to install or repair HVACR systems
North Carolina Job Outlook
1,952
Average annual job openings
18,682
Number of jobs by 2028
+2%
Expected growth from 2023 to 2028