HVAC Technician Salary by State
How much HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn in each state. SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025.
- National median wage$61,010Half earn more, half less
- National mean wage$64,780Average of all workers
- Median hourly wage$29.33Mean $31.14/hour
- U.S. employment409,670Wage & salary jobs
- Top-paying stateDistrict of Columbia$84,920 mean
- States with data51 / 51Others not published by BLS
How much do HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers make?
Nationally, HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn a median of $61,010 a year and a mean of $64,780 (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle half of the occupation earns between $48,360 (25th percentile) and $77,060 (75th percentile); the bottom 10% earn under $40,050 and the top 10% more than $95,210.
That median is 1.2× the median for all U.S. occupations ($50,980).
By state, the mean wage ranges from $84,920 in District of Columbia (highest) to $51,150 in Arkansas (lowest). After adjusting the median for each state’s price level, North Dakota comes out on top at $83,697 in national-average dollars.
National pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $3,338 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $48,360 | $4,030 | $23.25 |
| Median | $61,010 | $5,084 | $29.33 |
| 75th | $77,060 | $6,422 | $37.05 |
| 90th | $95,210 | $7,934 | $45.78 |
| Mean | $64,780 | $5,398 | $31.14 |
25th and 75th percentile hourly figures are annual ÷ 2,080 hours.
HVAC Technician salary in every state
Click a column heading to sort. Adjusted median = median × 100 ÷ BEA regional price parity (2024).
| State | Mean wage | Median wage | Median hourly | 10th pct | 90th pct | Adjusted median | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $84,920 | $84,390 | $40.57 | $49,940 | $108,240 | $76,788 | 400 |
| Alaska | $80,150 | $77,430 | $37.23 | $48,580 | $105,140 | $75,615 | 610 |
| Washington | $78,860 | $75,660 | $36.38 | $48,810 | $120,360 | $70,710 | 7,370 |
| Massachusetts | $77,760 | $77,300 | $37.16 | $50,820 | $102,410 | $73,062 | 8,200 |
| New Jersey | $77,580 | $74,450 | $35.79 | $48,020 | $116,550 | $68,428 | 10,330 |
| Illinois | $77,570 | $77,410 | $37.21 | $46,690 | $117,550 | $77,410 | 9,740 |
| California | $75,370 | $72,560 | $34.88 | $46,950 | $109,060 | $65,547 | 35,130 |
| New York | $74,760 | $74,430 | $35.78 | $48,560 | $100,680 | $68,981 | 24,430 |
| Minnesota | $73,990 | $76,350 | $36.71 | $48,220 | $100,030 | $77,434 | 4,200 |
| Maryland | $73,820 | $70,020 | $33.67 | $46,180 | $106,740 | $66,686 | 8,560 |
| Connecticut | $73,590 | $76,610 | $36.83 | $45,280 | $100,160 | $73,948 | 3,800 |
| New Hampshire | $71,490 | $73,850 | $35.51 | $47,520 | $97,140 | $70,873 | 2,560 |
| Colorado | $71,330 | $65,200 | $31.35 | $48,220 | $103,640 | $63,240 | 8,940 |
| North Dakota | $70,010 | $74,490 | $35.81 | $46,610 | $94,060 | $83,697 | 970 |
| Rhode Island | $69,780 | $67,370 | $32.39 | $38,100 | $104,080 | $65,855 | 1,450 |
| Oregon | $68,430 | $62,940 | $30.26 | $46,990 | $94,520 | $60,870 | 3,980 |
| Wisconsin | $67,410 | $61,710 | $29.67 | $45,930 | $98,070 | $65,579 | 6,630 |
| Hawaii | $67,070 | $65,450 | $31.47 | $43,120 | $99,430 | $59,500 | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $67,070 | $62,150 | $29.88 | $50,280 | $93,110 | $63,418 | 970 |
| Delaware | $66,140 | $62,320 | $29.96 | $45,000 | $97,600 | $62,445 | 1,730 |
| Ohio | $66,000 | $62,510 | $30.06 | $38,630 | $98,310 | $67,360 | 14,150 |
| Maine | $65,300 | $63,170 | $30.37 | $47,090 | $82,090 | $65,124 | 2,250 |
| Indiana | $65,110 | $60,430 | $29.05 | $40,460 | $97,800 | $64,770 | 8,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,880 | $62,400 | $30.00 | $45,970 | $89,440 | $63,934 | 15,880 |
| Michigan | $64,490 | $60,850 | $29.26 | $40,210 | $95,290 | $63,254 | 12,590 |
| Nevada | $63,350 | $60,510 | $29.09 | $41,040 | $89,750 | $60,510 | 4,170 |
| Iowa | $63,120 | $60,680 | $29.17 | $43,040 | $86,280 | $69,112 | 3,840 |
| Missouri | $62,410 | $59,950 | $28.82 | $39,180 | $88,760 | $66,024 | 7,220 |
| Montana | $62,260 | $60,850 | $29.26 | $41,900 | $81,230 | $64,323 | 1,230 |
| Kansas | $61,470 | $60,460 | $29.07 | $43,660 | $83,500 | $67,103 | 3,770 |
| Virginia | $61,190 | $59,730 | $28.72 | $39,760 | $83,420 | $59,080 | 14,690 |
| South Dakota | $61,100 | $61,390 | $29.51 | $48,420 | $75,190 | $69,289 | 1,610 |
| Nebraska | $61,050 | $59,850 | $28.77 | $43,540 | $81,110 | $66,426 | 3,020 |
| Arizona | $60,900 | $59,400 | $28.56 | $37,950 | $80,160 | $58,987 | 10,860 |
| Idaho | $60,010 | $56,240 | $27.04 | $38,660 | $80,780 | $58,890 | 4,550 |
| Utah | $60,000 | $58,730 | $28.24 | $37,570 | $80,500 | $59,383 | 5,580 |
| Texas | $59,130 | $57,760 | $27.77 | $38,100 | $81,860 | $59,485 | 34,730 |
| Kentucky | $58,870 | $58,620 | $28.18 | $38,790 | $80,020 | $64,989 | 5,100 |
| Tennessee | $57,810 | $55,490 | $26.68 | $38,540 | $81,590 | $60,381 | 9,740 |
| Oklahoma | $57,640 | $57,560 | $27.67 | $36,050 | $79,660 | $65,558 | 5,650 |
| North Carolina | $57,400 | $57,260 | $27.53 | $37,780 | $77,160 | $60,721 | 15,230 |
| Florida | $57,310 | $56,670 | $27.24 | $38,370 | $78,210 | $54,807 | 39,160 |
| Georgia | $57,080 | $56,390 | $27.11 | $36,990 | $79,130 | $58,557 | 12,290 |
| Louisiana | $56,880 | $58,650 | $28.20 | $36,950 | $78,210 | $66,497 | 5,380 |
| South Carolina | $56,460 | $56,610 | $27.22 | $39,170 | $75,530 | $60,416 | 6,920 |
| Wyoming | $55,760 | $54,700 | $26.30 | $37,840 | $79,050 | $59,008 | 690 |
| New Mexico | $55,330 | $50,270 | $24.17 | $37,380 | $75,770 | $54,523 | 1,950 |
| Mississippi | $53,020 | $48,680 | $23.41 | $36,160 | $76,240 | $55,954 | 2,700 |
| West Virginia | $51,700 | $48,850 | $23.49 | $36,160 | $72,640 | $54,581 | 1,690 |
| Alabama | $51,320 | $48,370 | $23.26 | $36,510 | $65,690 | $54,471 | 8,260 |
| Arkansas | $51,150 | $48,110 | $23.13 | $37,040 | $69,290 | $55,362 | 4,960 |
Highest median pay
- District of Columbia — $84,390
- Alaska — $77,430
- Illinois — $77,410
- Massachusetts — $77,300
- Connecticut — $76,610
Lowest median pay
- Arkansas — $48,110
- Alabama — $48,370
- Mississippi — $48,680
- West Virginia — $48,850
- New Mexico — $50,270
Best pay after cost of living
- North Dakota — $83,697
- Minnesota — $77,434
- Illinois — $77,410
- District of Columbia — $76,788
- Alaska — $75,615
The most HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers work in Florida (39,160 jobs), California and Texas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make?
The national median wage for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $61,010 a year and the mean is $64,780, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates.
Which state pays HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest mean wage for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers at $84,920.
Which state pays HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers the least?
Arkansas has the lowest mean wage for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers among states with published data, at $51,150.
Where do HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn the most after cost of living?
Dividing each state’s median wage by its BEA price level, North Dakota ranks first at $83,697 in national-average dollars, followed by Minnesota and Illinois.