States with the Fastest HVAC Job Growth
US states where hvac technicians jobs grew fastest from May 2019 to May 2024, ranked by statewide 5-year employment growth.
| # | State | Employment 2024 | Employment 2019 | 5-yr growth | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 790 | 310 | up 154.8% | $83,660 |
| 2 | Arkansas | 4,890 | 2,810 | up 74.0% | $47,240 |
| 3 | Nevada | 4,240 | 2,600 | up 63.1% | $59,230 |
| 4 | Utah | 5,370 | 3,470 | up 54.8% | $56,200 |
| 5 | Michigan | 13,720 | 9,010 | up 52.3% | $60,090 |
| 6 | Missouri | 8,360 | 5,650 | up 48.0% | $60,330 |
| 7 | Kentucky | 6,230 | 4,290 | up 45.2% | $58,880 |
| 8 | Idaho | 3,570 | 2,670 | up 33.7% | $52,730 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,190 | 3,920 | up 32.4% | $73,390 |
| 10 | New Mexico | 1,820 | 1,380 | up 31.9% | $55,020 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,930 | 4,660 | up 27.3% | $62,030 |
| 12 | Tennessee | 10,510 | 8,330 | up 26.2% | $51,480 |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,960 | 2,410 | up 22.8% | $47,270 |
| 14 | Georgia | 12,210 | 9,970 | up 22.5% | $55,020 |
| 15 | Vermont | 1,050 | 860 | up 22.1% | $60,170 |
| 16 | Florida | 38,290 | 31,710 | up 20.8% | $50,580 |
| 17 | New York | 22,710 | 18,810 | up 20.7% | $66,670 |
| 18 | Texas | 32,070 | 26,690 | up 20.2% | $54,050 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | 4,820 | 4,080 | up 18.1% | $50,920 |
| 20 | Virginia | 13,640 | 11,670 | up 16.9% | $60,630 |
| 21 | Colorado | 8,870 | 7,610 | up 16.6% | $63,420 |
| 22 | Kansas | 4,100 | 3,530 | up 16.1% | $56,750 |
| 23 | South Carolina | 6,370 | 5,530 | up 15.2% | $55,260 |
| 24 | California | 34,020 | 29,650 | up 14.7% | $65,290 |
| 25 | Louisiana | 5,040 | 4,400 | up 14.5% | $53,510 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.