How much does an HVAC technician make?
Typical yearly pay for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the United States.
median pay per year, about $5,084 a month or $29.33 an hour.
That's more than 48% of the 100 jobs in our salary guide, ranking #52 of 100.
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| Graphic designer | $62,960 |
| Paralegal | $62,890 |
| Head chef | $62,470 |
| HVAC technician | $61,010 |
| Paramedic | $60,600 |
| Carpenter | $60,580 |
| Mail carrier | $60,550 |
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How much does an HVAC technician make per hour?
About $29.33 an hour, if you spread the median yearly pay over a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks a year. Actual hourly pay varies with overtime, shift work and location.
Becoming an HVAC technician
The U.S. Department of Labor's career profile covers the training, licenses and day-to-day tasks for this job.
How to become an HVAC technician
About this number
This is the national median wage for the occupation “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers” (code 49-9021.00) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025 release, as published on O*NET OnLine. The median is the middle value: half of workers earn more, half earn less.