Highest-Paying States for HVAC Technicians
The 25 highest-paying US states for hvac technicians, ranked by statewide median annual wage. Wages from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release.
| # | State | Annual median | Hourly | 90th percentile | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $83,660 | $40.22/hr | $104,100 | 790 | up 22.5% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $83,390 | $40.09/hr | $105,480 | 370 | up 17.8% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $76,990 | $37.02/hr | $109,220 | 7,960 | up 23.9% |
| 4 | Connecticut | $73,910 | $35.53/hr | $97,940 | 4,440 | up 17.9% |
| 5 | Minnesota | $73,390 | $35.29/hr | $94,420 | 5,190 | up 36.5% |
| 6 | Illinois | $71,620 | $34.44/hr | $110,570 | 8,510 | up 25.1% |
| 7 | New Jersey | $69,800 | $33.56/hr | $102,050 | 10,680 | up 22.8% |
| 8 | Washington | $67,630 | $32.51/hr | $108,800 | 7,090 | up 19.7% |
| 9 | North Dakota | $66,770 | $32.10/hr | $92,650 | 1,100 | up 31.0% |
| 10 | New York | $66,670 | $32.05/hr | $98,530 | 22,710 | up 17.4% |
| 11 | California | $65,290 | $31.39/hr | $107,600 | 34,020 | up 15.2% |
| 12 | Maryland | $65,000 | $31.25/hr | $100,760 | 6,380 | up 10.7% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $64,410 | $30.97/hr | $87,920 | 2,120 | up 17.9% |
| 14 | Hawaii | $63,780 | $30.67/hr | $89,900 | 1,110 | up 7.3% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $63,580 | $30.57/hr | $86,290 | 1,320 | up 11.5% |
| 16 | Colorado | $63,420 | $30.49/hr | $100,790 | 8,870 | up 19.5% |
| 17 | Oregon | $62,740 | $30.16/hr | $93,620 | 3,690 | up 26.2% |
| 18 | Maine | $62,130 | $29.87/hr | $80,330 | 2,110 | up 32.1% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $62,030 | $29.82/hr | $96,970 | 5,930 | up 17.6% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $61,120 | $29.38/hr | $84,190 | 16,930 | up 22.1% |
| 21 | Virginia | $60,630 | $29.15/hr | $81,750 | 13,640 | up 21.8% |
| 22 | Ohio | $60,490 | $29.08/hr | $91,710 | 13,570 | up 28.0% |
| 23 | Missouri | $60,330 | $29.00/hr | $94,870 | 8,360 | up 26.8% |
| 24 | Indiana | $60,310 | $28.99/hr | $93,080 | 7,620 | up 23.0% |
| 25 | Vermont | $60,170 | $28.93/hr | $80,160 | 1,050 | up 12.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.