HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Nebraska

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.

NE Median Salary
$59,690/yr
-0% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
NE Employment
3,080
HVAC Technicians employed
NE Sponsors
5
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 Nebraska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Nebraska 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.

Nebraska pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Nebraska are $59,690/year, -0% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nebraska has 5 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 — Nebraska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nebraska Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$38,590
Median
$59,690
90th pct
$78,370
Middle 50% of workers earn $48,310$64,840

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Nebraska

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

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

Organization City County
Aire Serv of Omaha Belview
DeWine Mechanical, LLC Columbus
STANDARD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. La Vista Sarpy County
Comfort Squad, LLC Omaha
A-Team Heating & Cooling South Sioux City
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Nebraska

Nebraska has only 5 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 Nebraska?
HVAC Technicians in Nebraska earn a median salary of $59,690/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $59,810 for the trade.
How long is an HVAC Technician 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.
Should I do an HVAC Technician apprenticeship or go to trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained HVAC Technicians, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Nebraska?
Contact one of the 5 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in Nebraska (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Nebraska, a first-year HVAC Technician apprentice might earn around $29,845/yr (roughly half the $59,690 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 Nebraska-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.