HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Mississippi

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.

MS Median Salary
$47,270/yr
-21% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
MS Employment
2,960
HVAC Technicians employed
MS Sponsors
4
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 Mississippi: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Mississippi 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.

Mississippi pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Mississippi are $47,270/year, -21% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Mississippi has 4 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 — Mississippi-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Mississippi Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$36,000
Median
$47,270
90th pct
$70,360
Middle 50% of workers earn $38,380$59,040

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Mississippi

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

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

Organization City County
Broussard Mechanical Biloxi Harrison County
Cottonwing Air, LLC. Indianola
Ivey Mechanical Company, LLC Kosciusko Attala County
Conditioned Air, Inc. Tupelo
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Mississippi

Mississippi has only 4 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

What do HVAC Technicians earn in Mississippi?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in Mississippi is $47,270 as of May 2024. Wages range from $36,000 at the 10th percentile to $70,360 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.
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 Mississippi?
Our directory surfaces 4 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Mississippi. 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 $23,635/yr in Mississippi). 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 Mississippi-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.