Atlanta vs Charlotte: HVAC technician pay
Charlotte pays more: median $59,840 vs $58,970 in Atlanta — a 1% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $61,010.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $38,310 | $58,970 | $82,740 | $28.35/hr | — |
| Charlotte | $40,110 | $59,840 | $79,210 | $28.77/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
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Questions people actually ask
Do HVAC technicians make more in Atlanta or Charlotte?
Charlotte: median $59,840 vs $58,970 in Atlanta, a 1% gap (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is the gap cost-of-living adjusted?
Not yet — the public cost-of-living index join is a deploy-day item; until then this page compares nominal BLS medians and the employer-stated posting medians for each metro.