HVAC Technician Salary in the US
$22.57
per hour
per year
$46,900
per year
per hour
HVAC Technician - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average salary for a HVAC Technician is $22.57 per hour ($46,900 per year), which is $6,590 (-12%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A HVAC Technician can expect an average starting pay of $15.10. The highest pay rates can exceed $46.
A HVAC Technician can expect an average starting pay of $15.10. The highest pay rates can exceed $46.
$15.10
Low
$22.57
Average salary
$46
High
$31,400
Low
$46,900
Average salary
$95,700
High
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HVAC Technician Salary Range
Among Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Technicians in the US, HVAC Apprentices, HVAC Helpers and HVAC Installers tend to have the lowest wages, while experienced HVAC Mechanics, Commercial HVAC Technicians and Journeyman HVAC/R Technicians enjoy the highest pay rates.
Self-Employed HVAC Technicians and individual HVAC Contractors may earn more, depending on numerous factors such as location and client base.
Self-Employed HVAC Technicians and individual HVAC Contractors may earn more, depending on numerous factors such as location and client base.
HVAC Technician - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Controls Technician | $27.30/hour | +21% |
| HVAC Journeyman | $26/hour | +15% |
| Commercial HVAC Technician | $25.50/hour | +13% |
| HVAC Mechanic | $23/hour | +2% |
| HVAC Helper | $19.20/hour | -15% |
| HVAC Installer | $16.90/hour | -25% |
| HVAC Apprentice | $13.80/hour | -39% |
HVAC Technician - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level HVAC Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $32,000 per year. A mid career HVAC Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $44,000, while an experienced HVAC professional with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $52,000. HVAC Techs with more than 20 years of experience earn $60,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a HVAC Technician
| Late Career | ▲ +28% |
| Experienced | ▲ +11% |
| Average Salary | $46,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -32% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
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HVAC Technician - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all HVAC Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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