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North Carolina · Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic
North Carolina refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in North Carolina runs from $13.67 an hour in Yadkin County to $21.94 in Greene County. The median county is $19.06.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each North Carolina county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alamance CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260098 Mod 1 |
Alexander CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Catawba County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260111 Mod 1 |
Alleghany CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260050 Mod 1 |
Alleghany CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Anson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $17.36 | $2.23 | $19.59 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260021 Mod 1 |
Anson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Ashe CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Ashe CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Avery CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260051 Mod 1 |
Avery CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Beaufort CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Beaufort CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Bertie CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Bertie CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Bladen CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Harnett County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Bladen CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Harnett County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Brunswick CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Onslow County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260112 Mod 1 |
Buncombe CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Buncombe County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260113 Mod 1 |
Burke CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Catawba County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260111 Mod 1 |
Cabarrus CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Cabarrus County group | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260114 Mod 1 |
Caldwell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Catawba County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260111 Mod 1 |
Camden CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Camden CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Carteret CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Carteret CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260092 Mod 1 |
Caswell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Granville County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260064 Mod 1 |
Caswell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Granville County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Catawba CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Catawba County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260111 Mod 1 |
Chatham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Durham County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260115 Mod 1 |
Cherokee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260052 Mod 1 |
Cherokee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Chowan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260065 Mod 1 |
Chowan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Clay CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Clay CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Cleveland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Cleveland County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Cleveland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Cleveland County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Columbus CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Harnett County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Columbus CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Harnett County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Craven CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Craven County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260116 Mod 1 |
Cumberland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260099 Mod 1 |
Currituck CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Currituck County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260117 Mod 1 |
Dare CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260065 Mod 1 |
Dare CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Davidson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260100 Mod 1 |
Davie CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Stokes County group | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260118 Mod 1 |
Duplin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Lenoir County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260066 Mod 1 |
Duplin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lenoir County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Durham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Durham County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260115 Mod 1 |
Edgecombe CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Pitt County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260119 Mod 1 |
Forsyth CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.49 | $0.97 | $19.46 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Wake County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260120 Mod 1 |
Gaston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Cabarrus County group | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260114 Mod 1 |
Gates CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Currituck County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260117 Mod 1 |
Graham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Graham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Granville CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Granville County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260064 Mod 1 |
Granville CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Granville County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Greene CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.69 | $2.25 | $21.94 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260046 Mod 1 |
Greene CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Guilford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Guilford County group | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260121 Mod 1 |
Halifax CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Halifax County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260064 Mod 1 |
Halifax CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Halifax County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Harnett CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Harnett County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Harnett CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Harnett County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Haywood CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Buncombe County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260113 Mod 1 |
Henderson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Buncombe County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260113 Mod 1 |
Hertford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Hertford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Hoke CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260102 Mod 1 |
Hyde CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Hyde CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Iredell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260103 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260054 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Johnston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Wake County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260120 Mod 1 |
Jones CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Craven County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260116 Mod 1 |
Lee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Moore County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260066 Mod 1 |
Lee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Moore County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Lenoir CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Lenoir County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260066 Mod 1 |
Lenoir CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lenoir County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260104 Mod 1 |
Macon CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Macon CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Madison CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Buncombe County group | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260113 Mod 1 |
Martin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260065 Mod 1 |
Martin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
McDowell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
McDowell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Mecklenburg CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260105 Mod 1 |
Mitchell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Mitchell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Montgomery CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Moore County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260066 Mod 1 |
Montgomery CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Moore County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Moore CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Moore County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260066 Mod 1 |
Moore CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Moore County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Nash CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Pitt County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260119 Mod 1 |
New Hanover CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260106 Mod 1 |
Northampton CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Northampton CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Onslow CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Onslow County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260112 Mod 1 |
Orange CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260107 Mod 1 |
Pamlico CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Craven County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260116 Mod 1 |
Pasquotank CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260056 Mod 1 |
Pasquotank CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Pender CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Onslow County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260112 Mod 1 |
Perquimans CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260057 Mod 1 |
Perquimans CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Person CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Durham County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260115 Mod 1 |
Pitt CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Pitt County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260119 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Randolph CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Guilford County group | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260121 Mod 1 |
Richmond CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Cleveland County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Richmond CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Cleveland County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Robeson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Harnett County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Robeson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Harnett County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Rockingham CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Guilford County group | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260121 Mod 1 |
Rowan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260108 Mod 1 |
Rutherford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Surry County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Rutherford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Surry County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Sampson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260058 Mod 1 |
Sampson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Scotland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Harnett County group | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Scotland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Harnett County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260096 Mod 1 |
Stanly CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260059 Mod 1 |
Stanly CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Stokes CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Stokes County group | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260118 Mod 1 |
Surry CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Surry County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Surry CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Surry County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Swain CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Swain CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Transylvania CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Transylvania CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Tyrrell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260062 Mod 1 |
Tyrrell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Hertford County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Union CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $18.00 | $1.79 | $19.79 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260109 Mod 1 |
Vance CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Granville County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260064 Mod 1 |
Vance CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Granville County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Wake CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Wake County group | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260120 Mod 1 |
Warren CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Halifax County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260064 Mod 1 |
Warren CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Halifax County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260065 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Dare County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Watauga CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260060 Mod 1 |
Watauga CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Wayne CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $1.61 | $19.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260110 Mod 1 |
Wilkes CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Surry County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Wilkes CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Surry County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260095 Mod 1 |
Wilson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $2.60 | $18.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260063 Mod 1 |
Wilson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260093 Mod 1 |
Yadkin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Stokes County group | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260118 Mod 1 |
Yancey CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · McDowell County group | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Yancey CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · McDowell County group | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in North Carolina?
$13.67 to $21.94 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $19.06. 21 groups of counties with identical rates and 28 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The top 40 are drawn.
- Greene County1 county$21.94
- McDowell County group10 counties$19.98
- Granville County group3 counties$19.98
- Surry County group3 counties$19.98
- Halifax County group2 counties$19.98
- Alleghany County1 county$19.98
- Avery County1 county$19.98
- Cherokee County1 county$19.98
- Jackson County1 county$19.98
- Northampton County1 county$19.98
- Watauga County1 county$19.98
- Union County1 county$19.79
- Cabarrus County group2 counties$19.72
- Iredell County1 county$19.72
- Lincoln County1 county$19.72
- Mecklenburg County1 county$19.72
- Rowan County1 county$19.72
- Anson County1 county$19.59
- Forsyth County1 county$19.46
- Craven County group3 counties$19.06
- Durham County group3 counties$19.06
- Onslow County group3 counties$19.06
- Pitt County group3 counties$19.06
- Wake County group3 counties$19.06
- Currituck County group2 counties$19.06
- Alamance County1 county$19.06
- Cumberland County1 county$19.06
- Hoke County1 county$19.06
- New Hanover County1 county$19.06
- Orange County1 county$19.06
- Wayne County1 county$19.06
- Buncombe County group4 counties$18.92
- Catawba County group4 counties$18.92
- Harnett County group5 counties$18.01
- Moore County group3 counties$18.01
- Cleveland County group2 counties$18.01
- Lenoir County group2 counties$18.01
- Sampson County1 county$18.01
- Stanly County1 county$18.01
- Wilson County1 county$18.01
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.69 | $21.94 |
| McDowell County group, 10 localities: Ashe, Clay, Graham, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Granville County group, 3 localities: Caswell, Granville, Vance | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Surry County group, 3 localities: Rutherford, Surry, Wilkes | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Halifax County group, 2 localities: Halifax, Warren | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Alleghany County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Avery County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Cherokee County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Jackson County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Northampton County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Watauga County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $16.94 | $19.98 |
| Union County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $18.00 | $19.79 |
| Cabarrus County group, 2 localities: Cabarrus, Gaston | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $19.72 |
| Iredell County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $19.72 |
| Lincoln County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $19.72 |
| Mecklenburg County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $19.72 |
| Rowan County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.90 | $19.72 |
| Anson County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $17.36 | $19.59 |
| Forsyth County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.49 | $19.46 |
| Craven County group, 3 localities: Craven, Jones, Pamlico | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Durham County group, 3 localities: Chatham, Durham, Person | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Onslow County group, 3 localities: Brunswick, Onslow, Pender | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Pitt County group, 3 localities: Edgecombe, Nash, Pitt | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Wake County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Johnston, Wake | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Currituck County group, 2 localities: Currituck, Gates | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Alamance County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Cumberland County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Hoke County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| New Hanover County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Orange County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Wayne County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.45 | $19.06 |
| Buncombe County group, 4 localities: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.25 | $18.92 |
| Catawba County group, 4 localities: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.25 | $18.92 |
| Harnett County group, 5 localities: Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Robeson, Scotland | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Moore County group, 3 localities: Lee, Montgomery, Moore | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Cleveland County group, 2 localities: Cleveland, Richmond | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Lenoir County group, 2 localities: Duplin, Lenoir | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Sampson County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Stanly County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Wilson County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $15.41 | $18.01 |
| Hertford County group, 5 localities: Bertie, Camden, Hertford, Hyde, Tyrrell | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Dare County group, 4 localities: Chowan, Dare, Martin, Washington | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Beaufort County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Carteret County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Pasquotank County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Perquimans County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $15.58 | $17.11 |
| Guilford County group, 3 localities: Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.37 | $14.37 |
| Stokes County group, 3 localities: Davie, Stokes, Yadkin | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $13.67 | $13.67 |
| Davidson County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $13.67 | $13.67 |
21 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 28 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about North Carolina refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Wake County?
$19.06 an hour: a $17.45 base wage plus $1.61 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NC20260120, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Wake County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Wake County the $19.06 total is a $17.45 base wage plus $1.61 in fringe benefits, about 8% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in North Carolina?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across North Carolina, the 100 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 49 distinct sets of rates, and 21 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 10 counties (the McDowell County group).