National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
HVAC Technician pay, ranked across all 50 states
Nationally, HVAC technicians earn a median $61,010 a year ($29.33/hr), with the top 10% above $95,210. 409,670 people do this work in the US. Pick your state below for the full pay range, the apprenticeship path, and the 10-year math against a college degree.
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| # | State | Median | Top 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $77,430 | $105,140 | Details → |
| 2 | Illinois | $77,410 | $117,550 | Details → |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $77,300 | $102,410 | Details → |
| 4 | Connecticut | $76,610 | $100,160 | Details → |
| 5 | Minnesota | $76,350 | $100,030 | Details → |
| 6 | Washington | $75,660 | $120,360 | Details → |
| 7 | North Dakota | $74,490 | $94,060 | Details → |
| 8 | New Jersey | $74,450 | $116,550 | Details → |
| 9 | New York | $74,430 | $100,680 | Details → |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $73,850 | $97,140 | Details → |
| 11 | California | $72,560 | $109,060 | Details → |
| 12 | Maryland | $70,020 | $106,740 | Details → |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $67,370 | $104,080 | Details → |
| 14 | Hawaii | $65,450 | $99,430 | Details → |
| 15 | Colorado | $65,200 | $103,640 | Details → |
| 16 | Maine | $63,170 | $82,090 | Details → |
| 17 | Oregon | $62,940 | $94,520 | Details → |
| 18 | Ohio | $62,510 | $98,310 | Details → |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $62,400 | $89,440 | Details → |
| 20 | Delaware | $62,320 | $97,600 | Details → |
| 21 | Vermont | $62,150 | $93,110 | Details → |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $61,710 | $98,070 | Details → |
| 23 | South Dakota | $61,390 | $75,190 | Details → |
| 24 | Michigan | $60,850 | $95,290 | Details → |
| 25 | Montana | $60,850 | $81,230 | Details → |
| 26 | Iowa | $60,680 | $86,280 | Details → |
| 27 | Nevada | $60,510 | $89,750 | Details → |
| 28 | Kansas | $60,460 | $83,500 | Details → |
| 29 | Indiana | $60,430 | $97,800 | Details → |
| 30 | Missouri | $59,950 | $88,760 | Details → |
| 31 | Nebraska | $59,850 | $81,110 | Details → |
| 32 | Virginia | $59,730 | $83,420 | Details → |
| 33 | Arizona | $59,400 | $80,160 | Details → |
| 34 | Utah | $58,730 | $80,500 | Details → |
| 35 | Louisiana | $58,650 | $78,210 | Details → |
| 36 | Kentucky | $58,620 | $80,020 | Details → |
| 37 | Texas | $57,760 | $81,860 | Details → |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $57,560 | $79,660 | Details → |
| 39 | North Carolina | $57,260 | $77,160 | Details → |
| 40 | Florida | $56,670 | $78,210 | Details → |
| 41 | South Carolina | $56,610 | $75,530 | Details → |
| 42 | Georgia | $56,390 | $79,130 | Details → |
| 43 | Idaho | $56,240 | $80,780 | Details → |
| 44 | Tennessee | $55,490 | $81,590 | Details → |
| 45 | Wyoming | $54,700 | $79,050 | Details → |
| 46 | New Mexico | $50,270 | $75,770 | Details → |
| 47 | West Virginia | $48,850 | $72,640 | Details → |
| 48 | Mississippi | $48,680 | $76,240 | Details → |
| 49 | Alabama | $48,370 | $65,690 | Details → |
| 50 | Arkansas | $48,110 | $69,290 | Details → |
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