HVAC Salary in New York
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
New York HVAC Wages at a Glance
New York HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $74,430 per year ($35.78 per hour), up 25.6% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $48,560 at the 10th percentile to $100,680 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 24,430 HVAC technicians statewide, up 46.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $77,990 | $37.50/hr | 21,820 | up 17.5% |
| Syracuse | $66,600 | $32.02/hr | 970 | up 26.4% |
| Albany | $66,040 | $31.75/hr | 1,450 | up 8.9% |
| Poughkeepsie | $65,530 | $31.50/hr | 1,150 | |
| Rochester | $63,570 | $30.56/hr | 1,850 | up 21.0% |
| Buffalo | $62,180 | $29.89/hr | 1,370 | up 20.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
New York 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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