HVAC technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level HVAC technician earnings begin at:
$51.32 per hour
$106,740 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level HVAC technician earnings begin at:
$46.05 per hour
$95,790 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level HVAC technician earnings begin at:
$33.67 per hour
$70,020 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level HVAC technician earnings begin at:
$27.06 per hour
$56,280 per year
10th percentile
Starting level HVAC technician earnings begin at:
$22.20 per hour
$46,180 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
HVAC technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $84,390 |
| Alaska | $77,430 |
| Illinois | $77,410 |
| Massachusetts | $77,300 |
| Connecticut | $76,610 |
| Minnesota | $76,350 |
| Washington | $75,660 |
| North Dakota | $74,490 |
| New Jersey | $74,450 |
| New York | $74,430 |
| New Hampshire | $73,850 |
| California | $72,560 |
| Maryland | $70,020 |
| Rhode Island | $67,370 |
| Hawaii | $65,450 |
| Colorado | $65,200 |
| Maine | $63,170 |
| Oregon | $62,940 |
| Ohio | $62,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,400 |
| Delaware | $62,320 |
| Vermont | $62,150 |
| Wisconsin | $61,710 |
| South Dakota | $61,390 |
| Michigan | $60,850 |
| Montana | $60,850 |
| Iowa | $60,680 |
| Nevada | $60,510 |
| Kansas | $60,460 |
| Indiana | $60,430 |
| Missouri | $59,950 |
| Nebraska | $59,850 |
| Virginia | $59,730 |
| Arizona | $59,400 |
| Utah | $58,730 |
| Louisiana | $58,650 |
| Kentucky | $58,620 |
| Texas | $57,760 |
| Oklahoma | $57,560 |
| North Carolina | $57,260 |
| Florida | $56,670 |
| South Carolina | $56,610 |
| Georgia | $56,390 |
| Idaho | $56,240 |
| Tennessee | $55,490 |
| Wyoming | $54,700 |
| New Mexico | $50,270 |
| West Virginia | $48,850 |
| Mississippi | $48,680 |
| Alabama | $48,370 |
| Arkansas | $48,110 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,760 |
| Guam | $35,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,840 |
How do HVAC technician salaries compare to similar careers?
HVAC technicians earn about the same as related careers in Maryland. On average, they make less than marine electricians but more than ironworkers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Marine electrician salary | $99K |
| Crane operator salary | $88K |
| Building and construction inspector salary | $77K |
| Surveyor salary | $65K |
| Electrician salary | $73K |
| HVAC technician salary | $70K |
| Pipefitter salary | $65K |
| Plumber salary | $65K |
| Carpenter salary | $63K |
| Ironworker salary | $72K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)