HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Delaware

Wages, programs & career outlook

HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that keep buildings comfortable and commercial coolers running. The trade blends mechanical work, electrical diagnostics, and refrigerant handling.

DE Median Salary
$59,940/yr
+0% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
DE Employment
1,790
HVAC Technicians employed
DE Sponsors
64
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
8.1%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
40,100
Nationally, per yr

HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Delaware: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Delaware combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Delaware pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Delaware are $59,940/year, +0% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Delaware has 64 registered apprenticeship sponsors for hvac technician listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8.1% job growth for hvac technicians nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 40,100 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Delaware-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Delaware Wage Spread

Annual wages for HVAC Technicians in Delaware across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,460
Median
$59,940
90th pct
$95,160
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,980$76,730

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Delaware

No hvac technician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Delaware. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Sponsors in Delaware

64 hvac technician-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Delaware. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current hvac technician apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
D & T Heating & Cooling Bear New Castle County
Custom Mechanical, Inc. Bethany Beach Sussex County
Arctec Air Heating & Cooling Bridgeville Kent County
Envirotemp Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Clayton New Castle County
North Star Heating & AC Inc Dagsboro Sussex County
General Refrigeration Company Delmar
K & B HVAC Services LLC Delmar Sussex County
Diamond Mechanical, Inc. Dover Kent County
C & C Mechanical Felton Sussex County
A & A Air Services Inc Frankford Kent County
Chesapeake Climate Control Frankford Sussex County
Gears Mechanical Company Frankford Sussex County
McCabes Mechanical Service, Inc. Georgetown Sussex County
Coastal Air, LLC Harrington Kent County
Collins Mechanical, Inc. Harrington Kent County
Dill's Heating & Air Conditioning Harrington Kent County
Puckett's Heating and Air Conditioning LLC Harrington Kent County
Air Doctorx Hartly Sussex County
Dynamic Air LLC Hartly Kent County
Flo Mechanical LLC Hockessin New Castle County
1st State Comfort Laurel Sussex County
Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lewes Sussex County
Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning Lewes Sussex County
Community Heating And Air Conditioning Inc Lincoln Sussex County
Blue Hen Mechanical Middletown New Castle County
+ 39 more sponsors in Delaware
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Delaware

Prospective HVAC Technician apprentices in Delaware have 64 trade-specific registered sponsors to explore — a mix of union locals, contractors, and employer-sponsored programs. Most major metro areas have accessible entry points.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Delaware?
HVAC Technicians in Delaware earn a median salary of $59,940/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $59,810 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become an HVAC Technician through apprenticeship?
A typical HVAC Technician apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between an HVAC Technician apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many HVAC Technicians combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Delaware?
Our directory surfaces 64 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Delaware. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do HVAC Technician apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $29,970/yr in Delaware). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. HVAC Technicians also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 244 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) programs nationwide →
Too few Delaware-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.