Best states for a hvac mechanic

Q: What is the best state for hvac mechanics?

The best state to be a hvac mechanic is North Dakota based on hvac mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for hvac mechanics?

The highest paying state for hvac mechanics is Arkansas based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for hvac mechanics?

The worst state for hvac mechanics is Arkansas, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to hvac mechanic jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. As hvac mechanics are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for hvac mechanics. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a hvac mechanic, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.

In order to get you the best states for hvac mechanics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a hvac mechanic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for hvac mechanics in 2026

1. North Dakota
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 117
Average annual salary: $61,095
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000
Location Quotient:
2.03
Hvac mechanic jobs in North Dakota
2. Alaska
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 95
Average annual salary: $71,681
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000
Location Quotient:
1.84
Hvac mechanic jobs in Alaska
3. Maryland
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 534
Average annual salary: $71,700
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
Hvac mechanic jobs in Maryland
4. Washington
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 0
Average annual salary: $75,331
Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000
Location Quotient:
0
Hvac mechanic jobs in Washington
5. Massachusetts
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 377
Average annual salary: $73,048
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000
Location Quotient:
0.66
Hvac mechanic jobs in Massachusetts
6. Minnesota
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 469
Average annual salary: $67,116
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
1.14
Hvac mechanic jobs in Minnesota
7. Connecticut
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 213
Average annual salary: $69,343
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000
Location Quotient:
1.04
Hvac mechanic jobs in Connecticut
8. Nevada
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 208
Average annual salary: $53,776
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000
Location Quotient:
1.6
Hvac mechanic jobs in Nevada
9. Indiana
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 605
Average annual salary: $53,449
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000
Location Quotient:
1.48
Hvac mechanic jobs in Indiana
10. California
Total hvac mechanic jobs: 1,637
Average annual salary: $66,922
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Hvac mechanic jobs in California

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a hvac mechanic

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a hvac mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	North Dakota	$61,095	$40,000	755,393	117
2	Alaska	$71,681	$62,000	739,795	95
3	Maryland	$71,700	$45,000	6,052,177	534
4	Washington	$75,331	$50,000	7,405,743	0
5	Massachusetts	$73,048	$48,000	6,859,819	377
6	Minnesota	$67,116	$43,000	5,576,606	469
7	Connecticut	$69,343	$45,000	3,588,184	213
8	Nevada	$53,776	$34,000	2,998,039	208
9	Indiana	$53,449	$34,000	6,666,818	605
10	California	$66,922	$42,000	39,536,653	1,637
11	District of Columbia	$69,756	$44,000	693,972	67
12	New Jersey	$62,337	$40,000	9,005,644	466
13	Wyoming	$51,985	$34,000	579,315	61
14	Delaware	$56,675	$36,000	961,939	117
15	New York	$62,277	$40,000	19,849,399	826
16	Oregon	$60,500	$39,000	4,142,776	0
17	Virginia	$58,317	$37,000	8,470,020	741
18	Rhode Island	$59,469	$39,000	1,059,639	0
19	Illinois	$58,133	$37,000	12,802,023	722
20	Montana	$51,328	$33,000	1,050,493	152
21	Colorado	$56,405	$38,000	5,607,154	478
22	Iowa	$48,799	$31,000	3,145,711	555
23	Ohio	$53,704	$34,000	11,658,609	0
24	Maine	$53,502	$36,000	1,335,907	101
25	New Hampshire	$54,687	$36,000	1,342,795	97
26	Missouri	$53,419	$35,000	6,113,532	390
27	Nebraska	$48,109	$31,000	1,920,076	218
28	Idaho	$47,786	$31,000	1,716,943	154
29	Pennsylvania	$51,100	$32,000	12,805,537	0
30	South Dakota	$45,522	$29,000	869,666	98
31	Louisiana	$43,819	$29,000	4,684,333	401
32	Vermont	$47,454	$32,000	623,657	60
33	Michigan	$48,895	$31,000	9,962,311	0
34	Kansas	$46,913	$31,000	2,913,123	228
35	Wisconsin	$48,004	$30,000	5,795,483	389
36	Utah	$49,359	$32,000	3,101,833	0
37	Kentucky	$44,709	$28,000	4,454,189	313
38	North Carolina	$44,008	$28,000	10,273,419	853
39	Texas	$44,410	$30,000	28,304,596	1,700
40	Arizona	$44,372	$29,000	7,016,270	534
41	Hawaii	$47,019	$38,000	1,427,538	68
42	Oklahoma	$41,457	$28,000	3,930,864	294
43	Mississippi	$41,051	$27,000	2,984,100	237
44	Alabama	$41,357	$27,000	4,874,747	428
45	Georgia	$42,535	$28,000	10,429,379	858
46	New Mexico	$39,094	$26,000	2,088,070	186
47	Florida	$41,036	$27,000	20,984,400	1,352
48	South Carolina	$43,324	$28,000	5,024,369	0
49	Tennessee	$41,505	$27,000	6,715,984	0
50	West Virginia	$38,096	$24,000	1,815,857	115
51	Arkansas	$36,696	$24,000	3,004,279	195

Highest paying states for hvac mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Hvac Mechanic Salary
1	North Dakota	$61,095
2	Alaska	$71,681
3	Maryland	$71,700
4	Washington	$75,331
5	Massachusetts	$73,048
6	Minnesota	$67,116
7	Connecticut	$69,343
8	Nevada	$53,776
9	Indiana	$53,449
10	California	$66,922
11	District of Columbia	$69,756
12	New Jersey	$62,337
13	Wyoming	$51,985
14	Delaware	$56,675
15	New York	$62,277
16	Oregon	$60,500
17	Virginia	$58,317
18	Rhode Island	$59,469
19	Illinois	$58,133
20	Montana	$51,328
21	Colorado	$56,405
22	Iowa	$48,799
23	Ohio	$53,704
24	Maine	$53,502
25	New Hampshire	$54,687
26	Missouri	$53,419
27	Nebraska	$48,109
28	Idaho	$47,786
29	Pennsylvania	$51,100
30	South Dakota	$45,522
31	Louisiana	$43,819
32	Vermont	$47,454
33	Michigan	$48,895
34	Kansas	$46,913
35	Wisconsin	$48,004
36	Utah	$49,359
37	Kentucky	$44,709
38	North Carolina	$44,008
39	Texas	$44,410
40	Arizona	$44,372
41	Hawaii	$47,019
42	Oklahoma	$41,457
43	Mississippi	$41,051
44	Alabama	$41,357
45	Georgia	$42,535
46	New Mexico	$39,094
47	Florida	$41,036
48	South Carolina	$43,324
49	Tennessee	$41,505
50	West Virginia	$38,096
51	Arkansas	$36,696

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Total hvac mechanic jobs:	117
Average annual salary:	$61,095
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$91,000
Location Quotient:	2.03

Best states for a hvac mechanic

10 best states for hvac mechanics in 2026

1. North Dakota

2. Alaska

3. Maryland

4. Washington

5. Massachusetts

6. Minnesota

7. Connecticut

8. Nevada

9. Indiana

10. California