HVAC Technician Apprenticeship
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for HVAC Technicians across all experience levels, nationwide.
HVAC Technician Wages by State
Median annual wage for HVAC Technicians by state, sorted highest to lowest.
| State | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $83,660 | +40% | 790 | 341 |
| District of Columbia | $83,390 | +39% | 370 | 145 |
| Massachusetts | $76,990 | +29% | 7,960 | 849 |
| Connecticut | $73,910 | +24% | 4,440 | 1711 |
| Minnesota | $73,390 | +23% | 5,190 | 495 |
| Illinois | $71,620 | +20% | 8,510 | 959 |
| New Jersey | $69,800 | +17% | 10,680 | 2555 |
| Washington | $67,630 | +13% | 7,090 | 434 |
| North Dakota | $66,770 | +12% | 1,100 | 149 |
| New York | $66,670 | +11% | 22,710 | 823 |
| California | $65,290 | +9% | 34,020 | 1375 |
| Maryland | $65,000 | +9% | 6,380 | 695 |
| New Hampshire | $64,410 | +8% | 2,120 | 647 |
| Hawaii | $63,780 | +7% | 1,110 | 216 |
| Rhode Island | $63,580 | +6% | 1,320 | 710 |
| Colorado | $63,420 | +6% | 8,870 | 963 |
| Oregon | $62,740 | +5% | 3,690 | 249 |
| Maine | $62,130 | +4% | 2,110 | 370 |
| Wisconsin | $62,030 | +4% | 5,930 | 1308 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,120 | +2% | 16,930 | 1844 |
| Virginia | $60,630 | +1% | 13,640 | 2435 |
| Ohio | $60,490 | +1% | 13,570 | 805 |
| Missouri | $60,330 | +1% | 8,360 | 1231 |
| Indiana | $60,310 | +1% | 7,620 | 1307 |
| Vermont | $60,170 | +1% | 1,050 | 530 |
| Michigan | $60,090 | +0% | 13,720 | 1559 |
| Delaware | $59,940 | +0% | 1,790 | 518 |
| Nebraska | $59,690 | -0% | 3,080 | 316 |
| Iowa | $59,490 | -1% | 3,990 | 1537 |
| South Dakota | $59,460 | -1% | 1,130 | 225 |
| Nevada | $59,230 | -1% | 4,240 | 119 |
| Kentucky | $58,880 | -2% | 6,230 | 642 |
| Montana | $58,600 | -2% | 1,050 | 776 |
| Kansas | $56,750 | -5% | 4,100 | 515 |
| Arizona | $56,580 | -5% | 10,850 | 669 |
| Utah | $56,200 | -6% | 5,370 | 436 |
| South Carolina | $55,260 | -8% | 6,370 | 1114 |
| Georgia | $55,020 | -8% | 12,210 | 568 |
| New Mexico | $55,020 | -8% | 1,820 | 99 |
| Texas | $54,050 | -10% | 32,070 | 1964 |
| Louisiana | $53,510 | -11% | 5,040 | 372 |
| Idaho | $52,730 | -12% | 3,570 | 491 |
| North Carolina | $51,940 | -13% | 13,750 | 1189 |
| Tennessee | $51,480 | -14% | 10,510 | 802 |
| Oklahoma | $50,920 | -15% | 4,820 | 249 |
| Wyoming | $50,920 | -15% | 570 | 143 |
| Florida | $50,580 | -15% | 38,290 | 1447 |
| Alabama | $49,290 | -18% | 7,330 | 664 |
| Mississippi | $47,270 | -21% | 2,960 | 213 |
| Arkansas | $47,240 | -21% | 4,890 | 404 |
| West Virginia | $46,040 | -23% | 1,450 | 359 |
HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Overview
The HVAC Technician trade offers a median salary of $59,810/yr nationally, accessible through a 4-year apprenticeship that pays you while you train. It's one of the clearest earn-while-you-learn propositions in the American labor market.
Looking ahead, HVAC Technician employment is expected to grow 8.1% by 2034. About 40,100 openings per year — driven heavily by retirements in an aging workforce — keep demand for apprentices high.
Nationally, wages span from $39,130/yr at the 10th percentile to $91,020/yr at the 90th. Geography drives much of this spread — the same trade can pay 50%+ more in high-cost states compared to rural markets.
HVAC Technician Trade School Programs
Compare apprenticeship with formal trade school training: