The average salary for an HVAC technician in the United States is around $34,281 per year.
Avg Salary
This is 42% below the national average. Updated in 2018.
HVAC technicians earn an average yearly salary of $34,281. Wages typically start from $30,142 and go up to $48,965.
HVAC technician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
HVAC technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $68,830 |
| Alaska | $66,760 |
| Connecticut | $62,270 |
| Hawaii | $60,070 |
| Massachusetts | $58,800 |
| New York | $57,820 |
| New Jersey | $57,640 |
| Illinois | $57,660 |
| Maryland | $56,910 |
| Washington | $54,580 |
| California | $55,140 |
| North Dakota | $52,760 |
| Colorado | $51,880 |
| Minnesota | $51,380 |
| Rhode Island | $52,980 |
| Wisconsin | $51,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,920 |
| Nevada | $53,690 |
| Delaware | $50,610 |
| Iowa | $50,690 |
| New Hampshire | $51,320 |
| Kansas | $49,710 |
| Maine | $47,430 |
| Virginia | $49,970 |
| Vermont | $49,340 |
| Oregon | $46,970 |
| Michigan | $46,830 |
| Montana | $43,760 |
| Nebraska | $45,980 |
| Utah | $46,930 |
| Indiana | $45,600 |
| Missouri | $45,370 |
| Ohio | $46,870 |
| Wyoming | $47,240 |
| South Dakota | $45,580 |
| New Mexico | $44,860 |
| Texas | $44,550 |
| Arizona | $43,190 |
| South Carolina | $44,570 |
| Oklahoma | $40,740 |
| Tennessee | $41,460 |
| Louisiana | $42,760 |
| Virgin Islands | $36,760 |
| North Carolina | $41,820 |
| Idaho | $41,590 |
| Florida | $40,620 |
| Kentucky | $40,330 |
| Georgia | $40,490 |
| West Virginia | $37,630 |
| Alabama | $39,730 |
| Mississippi | $38,840 |
| Arkansas | $39,300 |
| 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 the United States. On average, they make less than surveyors but more than roofers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Surveyor salary | $39K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $32K |
| Cement mason salary | $35K |
| Electrician salary | $37K |
| Woodworker salary | $28K |
| HVAC technician salary | $34K |
| Plumber salary | $35K |
| Stone cutter salary | $33K |
| Cabinetmaker salary | $29K |
| Roofer salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)
