HVAC Salary in Ohio
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Ohio HVAC Wages at a Glance
Ohio HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $62,510 per year ($30.06 per hour), up 27.7% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,630 at the 10th percentile to $98,310 at the 90th.
Ohio employs approximately 14,150 HVAC technicians statewide, up 10.1% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $64,440 | $30.98/hr | 3,000 | up 32.4% |
| Cleveland | $62,790 | $30.19/hr | 2,610 | up 16.9% |
| Dayton | $62,500 | $30.05/hr | 1,090 | |
| Toledo | $62,460 | $30.03/hr | 650 | up 16.7% |
| Cincinnati | $62,240 | $29.92/hr | 2,950 | up 15.7% |
| Youngstown | $61,260 | $29.45/hr | 370 | up 48.3% |
| Akron | $61,090 | $29.37/hr | 850 | up 38.1% |
| Canton | $58,910 | $28.32/hr | 420 | up 22.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Ohio 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.