HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Kansas

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.

KS Median Salary
$56,750/yr
-5% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
KS Employment
4,100
HVAC Technicians employed
KS Sponsors
8
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 Kansas: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Kansas 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.

Kansas pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Kansas are $56,750/year, -5% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Kansas has 8 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 — Kansas-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Kansas Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$38,420
Median
$56,750
90th pct
$77,570
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,720$63,190

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Kansas

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

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

Organization City County
Westerhouse Heating & Cooling Eudora
Kansas City Mechanical, Inc Kansas City
Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors Inc Kansas City
Mr. Breeze Heating and Cooling LLC Leavenworth Leavenworth County
Climate Pro Heating & Cooling LLC Olathe
Temp-Con Overland Park Johnson County
Environmental Systems Heating & Cooling Paola Miami County
Central Mechanical Wichita, LLC (CMW) Wichita
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Kansas

With 8 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Kansas's HVAC Technician apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Kansas?
HVAC Technicians in Kansas earn a median salary of $56,750/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below 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.
Should I do an HVAC Technician apprenticeship or go to 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.
Where can I apply for an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Kansas?
Our directory surfaces 8 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Kansas. 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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Kansas, a first-year HVAC Technician apprentice might earn around $28,375/yr (roughly half the $56,750 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year 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 Kansas-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.