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At Only Trade Schools, we’ve done the research to find the best HVAC schools by state.
According to the BLS, 34,500 new HVAC technicians are projected to enter the workforce between 2024 and 2034.
Unfortunately, it won’t be enough.
There’s a shortage of qualified technicians working in the field today, and the shortage is projected to continue, driving salaries up.
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HVAC Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $62,690
$39.1K
$43K
$62.7K
$69K
$75.9K
10%
25%
50%
75%
90%
Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7,330 | $52,440 | $25.21 | $69,350 | $35,940 |
| Alaska | 790 | $81,800 | $39.33 | $104,100 | $47,310 |
| Arizona | 10,850 | $58,540 | $28.14 | $78,380 | $39,760 |
| Arkansas | 4,890 | $50,010 | $24.04 | $65,810 | $36,440 |
| California | 34,020 | $74,470 | $35.80 | $107,600 | $46,980 |
| Connecticut | 4,440 | $71,260 | $34.26 | $97,940 | $46,120 |
| Delaware | 1,790 | $64,530 | $31.03 | $95,160 | $44,460 |
| D.C. | 370 | $83,780 | $40.28 | $105,480 | $49,400 |
| Florida | 38,290 | $55,110 | $26.49 | $74,670 | $37,800 |
| Georgia | 12,210 | $55,340 | $26.61 | $77,580 | $37,250 |
| Hawaii | 1,110 | $67,280 | $32.35 | $89,900 | $45,790 |
| Idaho | 3,570 | $58,150 | $27.96 | $78,720 | $39,650 |
| Illinois | 8,510 | $72,860 | $35.03 | $110,570 | $44,520 |
| Indiana | 7,620 | $62,530 | $30.06 | $93,080 | $38,970 |
| Iowa | 3,990 | $60,160 | $28.92 | $85,760 | $37,790 |
| Kansas | 4,100 | $57,210 | $27.51 | $77,570 | $38,420 |
| Kentucky | 6,230 | $58,450 | $28.10 | $79,100 | $38,020 |
| Louisiana | 5,040 | $55,140 | $26.51 | $77,940 | $35,610 |
| Maine | 2,110 | $63,580 | $30.57 | $80,330 | $47,590 |
| Maryland | 6,380 | $68,890 | $33.12 | $100,760 | $45,140 |
| Massachusetts | 7,960 | $79,390 | $38.17 | $109,220 | $49,540 |
| Michigan | 13,720 | $61,120 | $29.39 | $84,070 | $39,560 |
| Minnesota | 5,190 | $71,780 | $34.51 | $94,420 | $47,080 |
| Mississippi | 2,960 | $50,210 | $24.14 | $70,360 | $36,000 |
| Missouri | 8,360 | $64,980 | $31.24 | $94,870 | $37,980 |
| Montana | 1,050 | $60,190 | $28.94 | $79,240 | $39,610 |
| Nebraska | 3,080 | $58,630 | $28.19 | $78,370 | $38,590 |
| Nevada | 4,240 | $62,370 | $29.99 | $91,040 | $39,230 |
| New Hampshire | 2,120 | $66,520 | $31.98 | $87,920 | $46,650 |
| New Jersey | 10,680 | $71,490 | $34.37 | $102,050 | $45,920 |
| New Mexico | 1,820 | $56,190 | $27.01 | $77,980 | $36,580 |
| New York | 22,710 | $70,480 | $33.89 | $98,530 | $47,510 |
| North Carolina | 13,750 | $54,710 | $26.31 | $75,470 | $37,750 |
| North Dakota | 1,100 | $68,440 | $32.90 | $92,650 | $48,210 |
| Ohio | 13,570 | $62,140 | $29.88 | $91,710 | $38,120 |
| Oklahoma | 4,820 | $55,400 | $26.64 | $79,580 | $35,610 |
| Oregon | 3,690 | $67,380 | $32.39 | $93,620 | $45,390 |
| Pennsylvania | 16,930 | $63,250 | $30.41 | $84,190 | $43,350 |
| Rhode Island | 1,320 | $63,330 | $30.45 | $86,290 | $37,180 |
| South Carolina | 6,370 | $55,010 | $26.45 | $72,460 | $38,030 |
| South Dakota | 1,130 | $59,070 | $28.40 | $77,280 | $41,070 |
| Tennessee | 10,510 | $55,130 | $26.51 | $76,600 | $38,100 |
| Texas | 32,070 | $58,120 | $27.94 | $82,870 | $37,300 |
| Utah | 5,370 | $59,030 | $28.38 | $80,330 | $37,510 |
| Vermont | 1,050 | $60,790 | $29.23 | $80,160 | $44,010 |
| Virginia | 13,640 | $61,260 | $29.45 | $81,750 | $40,710 |
| Washington | 7,090 | $74,000 | $35.58 | $108,800 | $47,120 |
| West Virginia | 1,450 | $48,040 | $23.10 | $65,390 | $35,260 |
| Wisconsin | 5,930 | $66,360 | $31.91 | $96,970 | $46,150 |
| Wyoming | 570 | $54,570 | $26.24 | $78,730 | $36,860 |
| Guam | 240 | $43,800 | $21.06 | $63,380 | $29,120 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,110 | $32,090 | $15.43 | $47,120 | $20,430 |
| Virgin Islands | 70 | $45,560 | $21.90 | $66,830 | $35,300 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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