HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$66,670/yr
+11% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
NY Employment
22,710
HVAC Technicians employed
NY Sponsors
27
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 York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

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

Median hvac technician wages in New York are $66,670/year, +11% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 27 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 York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$47,510
Median
$66,670
90th pct
$98,530
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,970$84,570

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in New York

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

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

Organization City County
Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc Albany
Crisafulli Mechanical Llc Albany
Bayside Refrigeration Inc Astoria
Mt. Kisco Mechanical Service Corp Bedford Hills
LBR Mechanical Corp Brewster
Southeast Mechanical Corporation Brewster
Crestwood Mechanical Co., Inc. Bronx
Pyramid Air Conditioning, Inc. Deer Park
Comfort Systems Usa (Syracuse), Inc. East Syracuse
Comfort Systems Usa, Inc East Syracuse
Comfort Systems Usa, Inc. (Syr) East Syracuse
Neptune Mechanical Inc. Flushing
StateLine Mechanical, LLC Hampton
KIMCO dba Day & Nite Refrigeration Corp New Hyde Park
Air Professional Associates, LLC North Salem
Sun-Dance Energy Contr., Inc. Dba Markley Mechanical Peekskill
Baker Mechanical Systems, Inc. Rochester
Isaac Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc. Rochester
Kenron Industrial Air Conditioning, Inc. Rochester
Tradestar Mechanical, Inc. Rochester
Jns Heating Service, Inc. Ronkonkoma
First Choice Mechanical, Inc Rosedale
Lawman Heating And Cooling, Inc. Sackets Harbor
An Curtis Company Inc. Dba Wilkins Mechanical Syracuse
Century Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc Syracuse
+ 2 more sponsors in New York
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in New York

Program availability in New York is moderate: 27 HVAC Technician-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in New York?
The BLS reports a median wage of $66,670/yr for HVAC Technicians in New York (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
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.
What's the difference between an HVAC Technician apprenticeship and 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.
How do I find an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in New York?
Our directory surfaces 27 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in New York. 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 New York, a first-year HVAC Technician apprentice might earn around $33,335/yr (roughly half the $66,670 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.

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