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HVAC Salary in Maryland

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

Maryland HVAC Wages at a Glance

Maryland HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $65,000 per year ($31.25 per hour), up 10.7% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,140 at the 10th percentile to $100,760 at the 90th.

Maryland employs approximately 6,380 HVAC technicians statewide, down 12.8% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Baltimore $62,000 $29.81/hr 2,910 down 3.7%

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

Maryland 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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