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 $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour), up 28.0% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,120 at the 10th percentile to $91,710 at the 90th.
Ohio employs approximately 13,570 HVAC technicians statewide, up 12.1% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $61,990 | $29.80/hr | 2,450 | up 21.9% |
| Cleveland | $61,680 | $29.65/hr | 2,530 | up 20.9% |
| Dayton | $61,220 | $29.43/hr | 1,040 | |
| Cincinnati | $60,940 | $29.30/hr | 2,940 | up 23.9% |
| Toledo | $60,690 | $29.18/hr | 660 | up 20.4% |
| Akron | $60,230 | $28.96/hr | 860 | up 52.4% |
| Youngstown | $58,700 | $28.22/hr | 370 | up 49.2% |
| Canton | $49,760 | $23.93/hr | 440 | up 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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.