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Hvac installation technician salary

Average hvac installation technician salary

$49,184

$23.65 hourly rate

Entry-level hvac installation technician salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding HVAC Installation Technician Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for HVAC Installation Technicians stands at $49,184 per year. This figure can fluctuate significantly depending on various factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, technicians in areas with higher living costs often earn more.

Salaries by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start around $35,000, while experienced technicians can earn upwards of $60,000. Additionally, specialized roles, such as those focusing on commercial systems or advanced HVAC technologies, can command higher salaries.

Regional Variations

Location plays a vital role in determining salary. States like California and Texas often offer higher wages due to demand. Urban areas usually provide more job opportunities, leading to competitive salaries. Consider researching local job markets to find the best opportunities.

Job Opportunities

Many companies are actively hiring HVAC Installation Technicians, emphasizing the need for skilled workers in this essential industry. By exploring various job listings, you can find positions that match your skills and salary expectations.

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Where can a Hvac Installation Technician earn more?

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Average hvac installation technician salary by state

The highest-paying states for hvac installation technicians are Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. The lowest average hvac installation technician salary states are South Carolina, Florida, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for hvac installation technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$72,024$34.63
2Alaska$69,025$33.19
3Delaware$59,795$28.75
4Massachusetts$72,289$34.75
5Maryland$71,993$34.61
6New Jersey$63,747$30.65
7Indiana$54,718$26.31
8New Hampshire$62,454$30.03
9Maine$54,016$25.97
10Washington$59,390$28.55
11Louisiana$54,300$26.11
12Illinois$55,479$26.67
13Pennsylvania$57,732$27.76
14Virginia$57,339$27.57
15District of Columbia$69,910$33.61
16Rhode Island$59,941$28.82
17North Dakota$56,944$27.38
18Colorado$53,048$25.50
19Iowa$48,807$23.46
20New York$59,297$28.51
21Missouri$53,063$25.51
22California$58,122$27.94
23Nevada$53,597$25.77
24Michigan$52,746$25.36
25Oregon$54,891$26.39
26Montana$53,445$25.69
27Minnesota$52,883$25.42
28Wisconsin$48,657$23.39
29North Carolina$48,215$23.18
30Arizona$48,090$23.12
31Texas$48,786$23.45
32Nebraska$46,663$22.43
33Kansas$47,271$22.73
34Wyoming$50,207$24.14
35Mississippi$42,398$20.38
36Georgia$43,608$20.97
37Utah$46,532$22.37
38Vermont$47,301$22.74
39Kentucky$44,178$21.24
40Ohio$44,853$21.56
41Idaho$48,835$23.48
42Florida$41,558$19.98
43South Carolina$41,708$20.05
44Alabama$41,833$20.11
45Hawaii$47,678$22.92
46South Dakota$42,896$20.62
47Tennessee$35,495$17.06
48Oklahoma$42,171$20.27
49Arkansas$37,952$18.25
50West Virginia$37,675$18.11
51New Mexico$40,656$19.55
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Highest paying cities for hvac installation technicians

The highest-paying cities for hvac installation technicians are Springfield, MA, Bridgeport, CT, and Baltimore, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Springfield, MA$73,151$35.17
2Bridgeport, CT$72,699$34.95
3Baltimore, MD$72,262$34.74
4East Brunswick, NJ$64,004$30.77
5Wilmington, DE$59,925$28.81
6Manassas, VA$58,657$28.20
7Allentown, PA$57,953$27.86
8Los Angeles, CA$56,550$27.19
9Buffalo, NY$56,477$27.15
10Aurora, IL$55,356$26.61
11New Orleans, LA$54,336$26.12
12Denver, CO$53,076$25.52
13Minneapolis, MN$52,909$25.44
14Springfield, MO$52,338$25.16
15San Antonio, TX$49,323$23.71
16Raleigh, NC$49,272$23.69
17Iowa City, IA$48,896$23.51
18Phoenix, AZ$48,177$23.16
19Salt Lake City, UT$46,475$22.34
20Fort Myers, FL$41,896$20.14

Hvac installation technician salary details

A hvac installation technician's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average hvac installation technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a hvac installation technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
75th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
Average$49,184$4,099$24
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying hvac installation technician jobs

The highest paying types of hvac installation technicians are hvac technician, hvac-r technician, and air conditioning service technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Maintenance Helper$30,824$2,569$14.82105,592
Installer Apprentice$37,507$3,126$18.0321,751
Hvac Apprentice$34,073$2,839$16.3825,483
Mechanical Installer$43,919$3,660$21.1169,734
Maintenance Technician$43,293$3,608$20.81178,450
Technician$38,045$3,170$18.29596,842

Top companies hiring hvac installation technicians now:

  1. Horizon Services jobs (32)
  2. American Residential Services jobs (25)
  3. Sears Holdings jobs (3)
  4. Lloyd jobs (3)
  5. ABT Holdings jobs (3)

Which companies pay hvac installation technicians the most?

Hvac installation technician salaries at Horizon Services and Better are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average hvac installation technician salary at companies like Constellation Energy Partners and American Residential Services are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Horizon Services$77,247$37.14
2Better$75,721$36.40
3Constellation Energy Partners$74,938$36.03
4American Residential Services$69,132$33.24
5American Water$60,800$29.23
6The Dwyer Group$59,255$28.49
7Baxter International$53,985$25.95
8Bk$53,539$25.74
9Infinity$52,283$25.14
10Bishop Fenwick High School$50,446$24.25
11Lloyd$50,166$24.12
12ECI Communications$49,701$23.89
13ABT Holdings$49,321$23.71
14Trane$48,961$23.54
15Menno Haven$48,889$23.50
16ESCO$48,670$23.40
17Moon$47,215$22.70
18LaborMAX Staffing$46,610$22.41
19Priority One Services$46,462$22.34
20Hero$46,433$22.32

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$49,000$47,200$45,400$43,600$41,800$40,000
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Hvac Installation Technician salary by industry

The average hvac installation technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average hvac installation technician salary in the professional industry is $57,620, the highest of any industry.
  • The average hvac installation technician salary in the finance industry is $49,077.
  • Hvac installation technicians in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $45,852, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for hvac installation technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$57,620$27.70
2Technology$49,077$23.59
3Manufacturing$47,319$22.75
4Transportation$46,960$22.58
5Construction$46,529$22.37
6Hospitality$45,852$22.04

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Hvac installation technician salary trends

The average hvac installation technician salary has risen by $7,009 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average hvac installation technician earned $42,175 annually, but today, they earn $49,184 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for hvac installation technicians over the last decade.

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Average hvac installation technician salary over time

Compare hvac installation technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Hvac installation technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$49,200$23.65+3.7%
2024$47,400$22.78+2.3%
2023$46,300$22.25+1.1%
2022$45,800$22.01+2.5%
2021$44,600$21.46+1.7%

Recently added hvac installation technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Total Comfort Service Center Inc.Commercial Hvac Install TechnicianWest Columbia, SC06/29/2025$50,000
BgisCommercial Hvac Installer TechnicianKnoxville, TN06/29/2025$62,610
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & ElectricalHvac Install TechnicianChattanooga, TN06/29/2025$37,566
AerotekHvac Installation TechnicianChesapeake, VA06/28/2025$58,000
Joseph J. AlbaneseCommercial Hvac Install TechnicianWashington, DC06/28/2025$87,654
One Hour Air Conditioning and HeatingHvac Lead Installation TechnicianSpringfield, MO06/28/2025$30,000
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & ElectricalHvac Install TechnicianBirmingham, AL06/27/2025$37,566
Gold MedalHvac Install Technician-Choose Your Shift--No or Mandatory WeekendsEast Brunswick, NJ06/26/2025$100,000
Harp Home ServicesHvac Lead Installation TechnicianWindsor, CT06/26/2025$100,000
BGISCommercial Hvac Installer TechnicianColumbia, MO06/25/2025$73,045

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