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 $66,670 per year ($32.05 per hour), up 17.4% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $47,510 at the 10th percentile to $98,530 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 22,710 HVAC technicians statewide, up 20.7% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $74,090 | $35.62/hr | 21,340 | up 20.6% |
| Poughkeepsie | $62,550 | $30.07/hr | 990 | |
| Albany | $62,480 | $30.04/hr | 1,400 | up 2.5% |
| Syracuse | $61,550 | $29.59/hr | 710 | up 20.3% |
| Rochester | $60,440 | $29.06/hr | 1,700 | up 28.0% |
| Buffalo | $60,160 | $28.92/hr | 1,420 | up 23.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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