HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Georgia

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.

GA Median Salary
$55,020/yr
-8% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
GA Employment
12,210
HVAC Technicians employed
GA Sponsors
7
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 Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Georgia 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.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Georgia are $55,020/year, -8% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 7 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 — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$37,250
Median
$55,020
90th pct
$77,580
Middle 50% of workers earn $45,280$62,780

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No hvac technician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. 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 Georgia

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

Organization City County
Stanfield Air Systems Athens
Mechanical Trades Institute Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust Atlanta Fulton County
Gold Mech., Inc. Augusta Richmond County
Hilton Mechanical Contractors Gainesville Hall County
Superior Air Management Saint Simons Island
Peach State Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, LLC Statesboro Bulloch County
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Tifton
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Georgia

Georgia has only 7 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Georgia?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in Georgia is $55,020 as of May 2024. Wages range from $37,250 at the 10th percentile to $77,580 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of an HVAC Technician apprenticeship program?
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?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Georgia?
Contact one of the 7 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in Georgia (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do HVAC Technician apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $27,510/yr in Georgia). 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.

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