HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Wyoming

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.

WY Median Salary
$50,920/yr
-15% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
WY Employment
570
HVAC Technicians employed
WY Sponsors
7
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 Wyoming: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Wyoming 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.

Wyoming pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Wyoming are $50,920/year, -15% below the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Wyoming has 7 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 — Wyoming-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Wyoming Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$36,860
Median
$50,920
90th pct
$78,730
Middle 50% of workers earn $42,640$63,660

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Wyoming

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

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

Organization City County
AC Mechanical Cheyenne Laramie County
Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Cheyenne Laramie County
CLIMATE CONTROL, LLC Cheyenne Laramie County
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Cheyenne Laramie County
Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Gillette Gillette Campbell County
GW Mechanical, Inc. Mills Natrona County
Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning Sheridan Sheridan County
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Wyoming

With 7 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Wyoming's HVAC Technician apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in Wyoming?
HVAC Technicians in Wyoming earn a median salary of $50,920/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $59,810 for the trade.
How long is an HVAC Technician apprenticeship?
A typical HVAC Technician apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
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.
How do I find an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Wyoming?
Our directory surfaces 7 HVAC Technician-related registered sponsors in Wyoming. 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 $25,460/yr in Wyoming). 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 →
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.