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 $63,420 per year ($30.49 per hour), up 19.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $46,600 at the 10th percentile to $100,790 at the 90th.
Colorado employs approximately 8,870 HVAC technicians statewide, up 16.6% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $65,890 | $31.68/hr | 290 | up 7.6% |
| Denver | $64,990 | $31.25/hr | 4,580 | up 18.6% |
| Fort Collins | $63,610 | $30.58/hr | 990 | up 18.4% |
| Colorado Springs | $60,920 | $29.29/hr | 880 | up 24.0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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