Highest-Paying States for HVAC Technicians: Top 25
The 25 highest-paying US states for hvac technicians, ranked by statewide median annual wage. Wages from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
| # | State | Annual median | Hourly | 90th percentile | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $84,390 | $40.57/hr | $108,240 | 400 | up 16.6% |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,430 | $37.23/hr | $105,140 | 610 | down 1.7% |
| 3 | Illinois | $77,410 | $37.21/hr | $117,550 | 9,740 | up 37.6% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $77,300 | $37.16/hr | $102,410 | 8,200 | up 21.2% |
| 5 | Connecticut | $76,610 | $36.83/hr | $100,160 | 3,800 | up 22.1% |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,350 | $36.71/hr | $100,030 | 4,200 | up 28.6% |
| 7 | Washington | $75,660 | $36.38/hr | $120,360 | 7,370 | up 25.1% |
| 8 | North Dakota | $74,490 | $35.81/hr | $94,060 | 970 | up 43.0% |
| 9 | New Jersey | $74,450 | $35.79/hr | $116,550 | 10,330 | up 19.1% |
| 10 | New York | $74,430 | $35.78/hr | $100,680 | 24,430 | up 25.6% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $73,850 | $35.51/hr | $97,140 | 2,560 | up 31.3% |
| 12 | California | $72,560 | $34.88/hr | $109,060 | 35,130 | up 21.3% |
| 13 | Maryland | $70,020 | $33.67/hr | $106,740 | 8,560 | up 12.7% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $67,370 | $32.39/hr | $104,080 | 1,450 | up 10.0% |
| 15 | Hawaii | $65,450 | $31.47/hr | $99,430 | 1,300 | up 3.6% |
| 16 | Colorado | $65,200 | $31.35/hr | $103,640 | 8,940 | up 20.4% |
| 17 | Maine | $63,170 | $30.37/hr | $82,090 | 2,250 | up 29.0% |
| 18 | Oregon | $62,940 | $30.26/hr | $94,520 | 3,980 | up 20.3% |
| 19 | Ohio | $62,510 | $30.06/hr | $98,310 | 14,150 | up 27.7% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $62,400 | $30.00/hr | $89,440 | 15,880 | up 18.9% |
| 21 | Delaware | $62,320 | $29.96/hr | $97,600 | 1,730 | up 20.6% |
| 22 | Vermont | $62,150 | $29.88/hr | $93,110 | 970 | up 13.1% |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $61,710 | $29.67/hr | $98,070 | 6,630 | up 16.0% |
| 24 | South Dakota | $61,390 | $29.51/hr | $75,190 | 1,610 | up 25.1% |
| 25 | Michigan | $60,850 | $29.26/hr | $95,290 | 12,590 | up 21.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.