HVAC Technician Salary By State: Salary by State (Hourly + Annual)
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Quick Answer: How Much Do HVAC Techs Make?
HVAC pay varies by state, whether you work residential vs commercial, and how strong your diagnostics are. The biggest pay jumps usually come from troubleshooting, refrigeration competence, and eventually controls—not just installs.
This page shows hourly and annual estimates by state so you can compare HVAC pay where you live. Use the top 10 chart for quick context, then the full table to compare your state against nearby markets.
- Biggest pay drivers: diagnostic skill, EPA 608 scope, commercial experience, and comfort with electrical/controls.
- Where pay is often highest: hot commercial markets, refrigeration-heavy regions, and areas with strong union/commercial demand.
- Reality check: residential install and commercial service are different careers—and pay scales reflect that.
- Best next step: Jump to HVAC Salaries by State and compare your state to the top 10.
- Want the full career path? How to Become an HVAC Technician
HVAC Salaries by State
HVAC pay can vary a lot depending on where you live. Use this state-by-state breakdown to compare average hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly income, and annual salary for hvacs across the United States.
Salary estimates are based on aggregated data from publicly available wage sources, including state-level labor datasets, employer-reported estimates, and trade industry compensation data. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), State Labor Departments, and union wage scales and collective bargaining agreements (where available). Data reflects the most recently available wage releases at the time of publication.
How these HVAC salary estimates are calculated: Hourly wage figures are based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the trade, supplemented with state labor department wage data and published union wage scales where available. Weekly pay assumes a standard 40-hour work week. Annual salary estimates are calculated using 2,080 work hours per year, and monthly pay is derived by dividing the annual estimate by 12. These figures represent typical earnings and may vary based on experience level, system specialization (residential vs commercial roofing), overtime, seasonality, and regional demand.
Top 10 Highest Paying States for HVACs (Hourly)
Complete HVAC Salary Table by State
| State | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Monthly Pay | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $32.76 | $1,310 | $5,678 | $68,141 |
| New York | $31.67 | $1,267 | $5,488 | $65,858 |
| Massachusetts | $31.61 | $1,264 | $5,478 | $65,734 |
| Alaska | $31.19 | $1,248 | $5,407 | $64,879 |
| Vermont | $30.80 | $1,232 | $5,339 | $64,067 |
| North Dakota | $30.65 | $1,226 | $5,313 | $63,755 |
| Oregon | $30.63 | $1,225 | $5,309 | $63,714 |
| Colorado | $30.47 | $1,219 | $5,282 | $63,382 |
| Hawaii | $30.11 | $1,204 | $5,219 | $62,633 |
| Nevada | $29.53 | $1,182 | $5,122 | $61,461 |
| New Jersey | $29.44 | $1,178 | $5,106 | $61,274 |
| Wisconsin | $29.27 | $1,172 | $5,077 | $60,922 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.08 | $1,165 | $5,049 | $60,590 |
| Delaware | $29.04 | $1,164 | $5,042 | $60,507 |
| South Dakota | $29.01 | $1,162 | $5,037 | $60,445 |
| Virginia | $28.77 | $1,153 | $4,996 | $59,946 |
| California | $28.64 | $1,148 | $4,973 | $59,676 |
| Minnesota | $28.43 | $1,139 | $4,937 | $59,238 |
| Rhode Island | $28.43 | $1,139 | $4,937 | $59,238 |
| New Hampshire | $28.23 | $1,131 | $4,902 | $58,822 |
| Maryland | $28.18 | $1,129 | $4,893 | $58,718 |
| New Mexico | $28.14 | $1,128 | $4,886 | $58,635 |
| Illinois | $28.14 | $1,128 | $4,886 | $58,635 |
| Maine | $28.11 | $1,126 | $4,881 | $58,572 |
| Wyoming | $27.91 | $1,118 | $4,846 | $58,156 |
| Nebraska | $27.70 | $1,110 | $4,808 | $57,698 |
| Indiana | $27.64 | $1,108 | $4,800 | $57,594 |
| Connecticut | $27.63 | $1,107 | $4,798 | $57,573 |
| Ohio | $27.62 | $1,106 | $4,794 | $57,532 |
| Mississippi | $27.56 | $1,102 | $4,777 | $57,324 |
| Idaho | $27.34 | $1,096 | $4,748 | $56,970 |
| Iowa | $27.29 | $1,094 | $4,739 | $56,866 |
| Missouri | $27.26 | $1,092 | $4,734 | $56,803 |
| Arizona | $27.09 | $1,086 | $4,704 | $56,449 |
| Texas | $27.08 | $1,085 | $4,702 | $56,428 |
| South Carolina | $26.97 | $1,081 | $4,685 | $56,220 |
| Oklahoma | $26.84 | $1,076 | $4,663 | $55,950 |
| Montana | $26.69 | $1,070 | $4,637 | $55,638 |
| Utah | $26.48 | $1,061 | $4,598 | $55,182 |
| North Carolina | $26.43 | $1,060 | $4,593 | $55,120 |
| Tennessee | $26.40 | $1,059 | $4,588 | $55,058 |
| Alabama | $26.37 | $1,058 | $4,583 | $54,996 |
| Kansas | $26 | $1,040 | $4,507 | $54,080 |
| Michigan | $25.38 | $1,014 | $4,392 | $52,707 |
| Kentucky | $25.30 | $1,010 | $4,378 | $52,541 |
| Louisiana | $24.92 | $995 | $4,313 | $51,750 |
| Georgia | $24.61 | $983 | $4,259 | $51,105 |
| Arkansas | $24.12 | $963 | $4,174 | $50,086 |
| West Virginia | $22.63 | $906 | $3,924 | $47,086 |
| Florida | $21.87 | $875 | $3,791 | $45,490 |
What to Do Next
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