HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Indiana

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.

IN Median Salary
$60,310/yr
+1% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
IN Employment
7,620
HVAC Technicians employed
IN Sponsors
54
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 Indiana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Indiana 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.

Indiana pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Indiana are $60,310/year, +1% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Indiana has 54 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 — Indiana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Indiana Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$38,970
Median
$60,310
90th pct
$93,080
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,130$76,520

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Indiana

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

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

Organization City County
Cheetah Capital Management dba NARDCO Heating and Air Anderson Madison County
Dayton's Heating & Cooling, Inc. Bedford Lawrence County
Preferred Mechanical Services Beech Grove Marion County
Mr. Kool Heating & Cooling Bluffton, LLC Bluffton Wells County
Root Mechanical LLC Brownsburg Hendricks County
TPC Mechanical Contractors LLC Carmel Hamilton County
Tech Pro Mechanical, LLC Carmel Hamilton County
Williams Comfort Air Carmel Marion County
Harrel Mechanical & Construction LLC Corunna Dekalb County
Perfection HVAC Evansville Vanderburgh County
Action Air, Inc. Fishers Hamilton County
McCurdy Mechanical Inc. Fishers Hamilton County
Service Plus Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Fishers Hamilton County
Brockman Heating and Air Conditioning Fort Wayne Allen County
Doc Dancer, Inc. Fort Wayne Allen County
JMA Mechanical, Inc. Fort Wayne Allen County
MJM Mechanical, LLC Fort Wayne Allen County
Masters Heating & Cooling, Inc. Fort Wayne Allen County
Poormans Heating and Air Fort Wayne Allen County
Precision Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Fort Wayne Allen County
SCS MECHANICAL INC Fort Wayne Allen County
Brouillette Heating, Cooling & Plumbing LLC Fowler Benton County
Johnson Heating & Cooling Inc. Franklin Johnson County
L.D. Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Franklin Johnson County
Bill's Heating, Inc. Goshen Elkhart County
+ 29 more sponsors in Indiana
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Indiana

The HVAC Technician apprenticeship infrastructure in Indiana is extensive: 54 sponsors identifiable in our directory. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Indiana?
HVAC Technicians in Indiana earn a median salary of $60,310/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $59,810 for the trade.
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.
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 Indiana?
Contact one of the 54 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in Indiana (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
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 $30,155/yr in Indiana). 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 Indiana-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.