§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
HVAC technicians in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro earned a median of $25.28 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 14% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $21.94 to $29.19. About 160 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 269 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, Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
25th pct$21.94per hour
Median$25.28per hour
75th pct$29.19per hour
10th pct$17.53
90th pct$30.58
Mean$25.57
Workers160
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $51/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 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC · mean RSE 3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.