HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Vermont

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.

VT Median Salary
$60,170/yr
+1% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
VT Employment
1,050
HVAC Technicians employed
VT Sponsors
32
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 Vermont: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Vermont 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.

Vermont pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Vermont are $60,170/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

Vermont has 32 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 — Vermont-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Vermont Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$44,010
Median
$60,170
90th pct
$80,160
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,090$67,910

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Vermont

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

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

Organization City County
Black River Mechanical Belmont
Chuck's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Colchester Chittenden County
Red Rock Mechanical Colchester
Rycandon Mechanical, Inc. Colchester
CMC Mechanical LLC Enosburg Falls
Dick Soule Refrigeration Enosburg Falls
Jay Mechanical, Inc. Essex Jct
M & M Mechanical, LLC Fairfield
Boss Mechanical LLC Hydeville
Tardif Heating and Mechanical Island Pond
Wayne Richardson Heating Specialist, LLC Lowell
Gas Appliance Service of VT Moretown
Perfect Temp, LLC. Morrisville
RC Mechanical LLC Newport Center
Samuel Fortin LLC (DBA Misty Mountain Mechanical) North Ferrisburgh
White's Heating, Inc. Northfield
JDW Mechanical LLC Orwell
Pioneer Mechanical, LLC. Panton
Maple Leaf Mechanical Rutland
Beta Air, LLC. South Burlington
E & M Mechanical South Burlington
Thomas Mechanical, Inc. South Burlington
Westney Heating Cooling LLC Springfield
Brock's Heating, Air Conditioning & Gas Services, LLC St Albans
Bedard Brothers Air Solutions LLC St. Albans
+ 7 more sponsors in Vermont
Search apprenticeship.gov for current HVAC Technician openings

Filter by occupation code 49-9021 and state VT for the most relevant results.

HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Vermont

Vermont has 32 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

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in Vermont is $60,170 as of May 2024. Wages range from $44,010 at the 10th percentile to $80,160 at the 90th percentile.
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for HVAC Technicians?
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.
Where can I apply for an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Vermont?
Our directory surfaces 32 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Vermont. 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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $30,085/yr in Vermont). 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 Vermont-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.