HVAC Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham are two of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast, and rapid population growth means the residential installation market has run near capacity for years. Both markets experience genuine four-season climate demands — hot, humid summers and cold enough winters that heat pump and gas furnace service is a material part of the workload from November through March. The Research Triangle's tech sector expansion has also driven significant commercial and data-center cooling demand around Raleigh.

North Carolina HVAC contractors are licensed through the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. The state issues Class I (unlimited) and Class II (residential/light commercial) licenses. EPA 608 certification is required federally. Both Charlotte and Raleigh have a mix of regional mid-size contractors and national service companies competing for technicians, which tends to support competitive base wages and benefit packages.