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HVAC Salary in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts HVAC Wages at a Glance

Massachusetts HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $76,990 per year ($37.02 per hour), up 23.9% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $49,540 at the 10th percentile to $109,220 at the 90th.

Massachusetts employs approximately 7,960 HVAC technicians statewide, down 5.5% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Boston $77,600 $37.31/hr 5,760 up 24.0%
Springfield $74,630 $35.88/hr 360
Worcester $73,730 $35.45/hr 860

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

Massachusetts 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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