HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New Jersey

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.

NJ Median Salary
$69,800/yr
+17% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
NJ Employment
10,680
HVAC Technicians employed
NJ Sponsors
193
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 Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in New Jersey 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 Jersey pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in New Jersey are $69,800/year, +17% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 193 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 Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$45,920
Median
$69,800
90th pct
$102,050
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,640$86,780

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

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

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

Organization City County
Climatech Heat and Air Absecon Atlantic County
Comfort World Service LLC Asbury Park Monmouth County
AirCo Heating and Cooling, LLC Augusta Sussex County
Modern Mechanical, LLC Bayonne Hudson County
Michael's Mechanical and Sons Bayville Ocean County
Air Concepts Heating & Cooling, Inc. Beachwood Ocean County
C&C Heat & Air Belford Monmouth County
Ludlow Refrigeration Co. dba Ludlow Heating & Cooling Co. Bernardsville Somerset County
Complete Mechanical Solutions LLC Boonton Morris County
CMS Refrigeration Inc. Bordentown Burlington County
Montuori Mechanical Inc. Bound Brook Somerset County
Sunrise Cooling & Heating, Inc Branchburg
Willco Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Inc. Branchville Sussex County
Dash Mechanical LLC Brick Ocean County
Extreme Air Heating & Cooling LLC Brick Ocean County
Sweetman Mechanical LLC Brielle Monmouth County
Mohr Mechanical Brigantine Atlantic County
PHD Mechanical, Inc. Butler Morris County
Daves Heating and Air Conditioning Caldwell Essex County
J&M Cooling & Heating LLC Caldwell Essex County
Multi Temp Caldwell Essex County
Aircare Cooling & Heating Inc. Cape May
Celtic Air, LLC Cape May Court House Cape May County
Executive Heating & Air Cherry Hill Camden County
Howards HVAC LLC Cherry Hill Camden County
+ 168 more sponsors in New Jersey
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New Jersey

With 193 HVAC Technician-adjacent sponsors on record, New Jersey ranks among the stronger states for this trade's apprenticeship access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average HVAC Technician salary in New Jersey?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in New Jersey is $69,800 as of May 2024. Wages range from $45,920 at the 10th percentile to $102,050 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of an HVAC Technician apprenticeship program?
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?
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 New Jersey?
Contact one of the 193 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in New Jersey (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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $34,900/yr in New Jersey). 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.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.