HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

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.

NH Median Salary
$64,410/yr
+8% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
NH Employment
2,120
HVAC Technicians employed
NH Sponsors
64
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 New Hampshire: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in New Hampshire are $64,410/year, +8% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Hampshire has 64 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 — New Hampshire-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Hampshire Wage Spread

Annual wages for HVAC Technicians in New Hampshire across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,650
Median
$64,410
90th pct
$87,920
Middle 50% of workers earn $53,290$76,680

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in New Hampshire

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

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

Organization City County
A. J. LeBlanc Heating, Inc. Bedford Hillsborough County
Precision Temperature Control Bedford Hillsborough County
Progressive Mechanical, Inc. Bedford Hillsborough County
ALLC Mechanical, LLC Belmont Belknap County
Chadwick Mechanical, LLC Belmont Belknap County
Pratti Mechanical Inc Berlin Coos County
Total Climate Control, Inc. Boscawen Merrimack County
Triumph Heating and Cooling Services, LLC Bow Merrimack County
Legacy Mechanical Services, LLC Bradford Merrimack County
K&S Mechanical, LLC Brentwood Rockingham County
Kingswood Mechanical, LLC Brookfield Carroll County
BTD Mechanical Contracting, LLC Campton Grafton County
HT Mechanical LLC Campton Grafton County
Mechanical Concepts, Inc. Candia Rockingham County
Gaynor Heating & Cooling, LLC Center Conway Carroll County
Alliance Mechanical, Inc. Concord Grafton County
Potter Mechanical, LLC Dover Strafford County
Pierce Heating East Wakefield Carroll County
Swanson Mechanical Contractors, LLC Epsom Merrimack County
Key Heating and Air Conditioning Exeter Rockingham County
Comfort 4 You, LLC Goffstown Hillsborough County
SNH Mechanical, LLC Goffstown Hillsborough County
Mechanical Air of New England Greenland Rockingham County
David Heating & Cooling, Inc. Hampstead Rockingham County
Kingfisher Heat Pumps LLC Hanover Grafton County
+ 39 more sponsors in New Hampshire
Search apprenticeship.gov for current HVAC Technician openings

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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

With 64 HVAC Technician-adjacent sponsors on record, New Hampshire ranks among the stronger states for this trade's apprenticeship access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in New Hampshire is $64,410 as of May 2024. Wages range from $46,650 at the 10th percentile to $87,920 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become an HVAC Technician through apprenticeship?
Most HVAC Technician apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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 New Hampshire?
Contact one of the 64 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in New Hampshire (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 $32,205/yr in New Hampshire). 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 New Hampshire-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.