HVAC Technician Salary Guide 2025-2026
Explore comprehensive earnings data, career growth trajectories, and regional pay variances sourced from BLS, Payscale, and industry reports.
Median Annual Salary
National median for HVAC mechanics
Projected Growth
Job growth rate (2024-2034)
Highest Paying State
Based on state averages
Mid-Level Increase
Average jump from Entry to Mid
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Historical Salary Trends
Median annual wage over the last decade with 2025 projection
Salary by Experience Level
Career earning trajectory from Entry to Supervisor
National Income Percentiles
Range of earnings across the entire profession
Texas Metro Area Spotlight
BLS metro-level mean wages for major Texas HVAC markets
Source note: These Texas metro figures are now BLS May 2023 annual mean wages. They replace the earlier third-party estimates that were on this page.
Interactive State-by-State Map
Explore projected salary points across all 50 states. Sample data for high-traffic states below.
The older state cards on this page used modeled values. The reliable state comparison now lives in the State Comparison tab and uses official BLS tables instead.
Market Insights & Qualitative Data
Annual Openings
Average annual job openings through 2034
Certification Premium
Bonus for NATE-Certified technicians
Commercial Gap
Commercial pay variance over Residential
Specialization Spotlight
Data Center Technicians and specialist roles can earn up to $150k annually.
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