HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Idaho

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.

ID Median Salary
$52,730/yr
-12% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
ID Employment
3,570
HVAC Technicians employed
ID Sponsors
25
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 Idaho: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Idaho 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.

Idaho pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Idaho are $52,730/year, -12% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Idaho has 25 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 — Idaho-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Idaho Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$39,650
Median
$52,730
90th pct
$78,720
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,570$64,360

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Idaho

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

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

Organization City County
BUSS MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. Boise Ada County
DRAKE MECHANICAL, INC. Boise Ada County
LACY MECHANICAL, INC. Boise Ada County
RM MECHANICAL, INC. Boise Ada County
Vista Mechanical LLC Boise Ada County
LAKE CITY HEATING & COOLING INC Coeur D' Alene
Air Tech Mechanical Coeur D'Alene
Alliance Air Heating & Cooling Coeur D'Alene
JA Bertsch Heating & Cooling Coeur D'Alene
JA Bertsch Heating and Cooling Coeur D'Alene Kootenai County
MONAGHAN MECHANICAL INC. Coeur D'Alene
Trademark Mechanical, Inc. Hayden
Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning Idaho Falls Bonneville County
FREEDOM HEATING, INC. Idaho Falls Bonneville County
Americool Heating & Cooling LLC Kuna Ada County
ULTIMATE HEATING AND AIR Kuna Ada County
MIKE'S MECHANICAL SERVICES, LLC Lewiston Nez Perce County
ASPEN AIR DESIGN Malad City Oneida County
A-1 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC. Meridian Ada County
YMC Mechanical Meridian
Unlimited Heating & Refrigeration Moscow Latah County
Barclay Mechanical Services Paul Minidoka County
Bill's Heating & Air Conditioning Post Falls
Strobel Custom Heating and Air LLC Saint Maries Benewah County
COMFORT ZONE HEATING & COOLING LLC Weiser Washington County
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Idaho

Idaho has 25 registered sponsors our directory identifies as HVAC Technician-adjacent — a functional apprenticeship pipeline concentrated in metro areas. Union locals and joint apprenticeship committees account for most placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do HVAC Technicians earn in Idaho?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in Idaho is $52,730 as of May 2024. Wages range from $39,650 at the 10th percentile to $78,720 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become an HVAC Technician through apprenticeship?
The standard HVAC Technician apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for HVAC Technicians?
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 Idaho?
Our directory surfaces 25 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Idaho. 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.
How much do HVAC Technician apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $26,365/yr in Idaho). 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 Idaho-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.