HVAC Salary in Colorado
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Colorado HVAC Wages at a Glance
Colorado HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $65,200 per year ($31.35 per hour), up 20.4% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $48,220 at the 10th percentile to $103,640 at the 90th.
Colorado employs approximately 8,940 HVAC technicians statewide, up 30.5% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $71,580 | $34.41/hr | 4,360 | up 27.6% |
| Boulder | $71,080 | $34.17/hr | 340 | up 11.0% |
| Fort Collins | $66,290 | $31.87/hr | 930 | up 26.8% |
| Colorado Springs | $61,460 | $29.55/hr | 950 | up 16.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Colorado HVAC Apprenticeships
Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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