HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Ohio

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.

OH Median Salary
$60,490/yr
+1% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
OH Employment
13,570
HVAC Technicians employed
OH Sponsors
16
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 Ohio: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Ohio 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.

Ohio pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Ohio are $60,490/year, +1% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Ohio has 16 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 — Ohio-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Ohio Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$38,120
Median
$60,490
90th pct
$91,710
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,590$74,900

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Ohio

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

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

Organization City County
Ricks Affordable Heating Bowling Green Wood County
Accurate Mechanical Chillicothe
Commercial HVAC Cincinnati
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION Cincinnati Hamilton County
TP MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. Cincinnati Hamilton County
TP Mechanical Cincinnati Fayette County
Kassel Mechanical Columbus Franklin County
MECHANICAL SERVICES OF DAYTON Dayton Montgomery County
ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION, INC. Delphos Putnam County
Mielke Mechanical Inc Medina
TOLEDO AREA HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Northwood Wood County
A-1 HEATING COMPANY Toledo Lucas County
Air Concepts Inc. Toledo
SHEPHERD MECHANICAL Toledo Lucas County
EBNER FURNACES, INC. Wadsworth Medina County
AW HEATING & COOLING Whitehouse Lucas County
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Ohio

Ohio has 16 registered sponsors our directory identifies as HVAC Technician-adjacent — a functional apprenticeship pipeline concentrated in metro areas. Union locals and joint apprenticeship committees account for most placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do HVAC Technicians earn in Ohio?
HVAC Technicians in Ohio earn a median salary of $60,490/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above 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?
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 Ohio?
Our directory surfaces 16 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Ohio. 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.
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 $30,245/yr in Ohio). 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.