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HVAC Salary in Louisiana

Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Louisiana HVAC Wages at a Glance

Louisiana HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $53,510 per year ($25.73 per hour), up 22.8% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $35,610 at the 10th percentile to $77,940 at the 90th.

Louisiana employs approximately 5,040 HVAC technicians statewide, up 14.5% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Baton Rouge $59,800 $28.75/hr 1,150 up 28.6%
New Orleans $57,780 $27.78/hr 1,080 up 26.1%
Shreveport $50,200 $24.13/hr 430 up 15.3%
Lafayette $48,270 $23.21/hr 480 up 33.1%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

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