§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Asheville, NC
HVAC technicians in the Asheville, NC metro earned a median of $27.94 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 5% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $23.59 to $30.18. About 660 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 220 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Asheville, NC
25th pct$23.59per hour
Median$27.94per hour
75th pct$30.18per hour
10th pct$20.93
90th pct$36.53
Mean$27.67
Workers660
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $56/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Asheville, NC · mean RSE 1.8%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.