HVAC Salary in Pennsylvania
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Pennsylvania HVAC Wages at a Glance
Pennsylvania HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $61,120 per year ($29.38 per hour), up 22.1% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $43,350 at the 10th percentile to $84,190 at the 90th.
Pennsylvania employs approximately 16,930 HVAC technicians statewide, up 8.3% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $62,830 | $30.21/hr | 8,290 | up 15.9% |
| Allentown | $62,220 | $29.91/hr | 1,070 | up 26.8% |
| Harrisburg | $61,870 | $29.75/hr | 950 | up 18.2% |
| Reading | $61,170 | $29.41/hr | 540 | up 9.8% |
| Lancaster | $61,160 | $29.40/hr | 1,040 | up 33.0% |
| York | $61,140 | $29.39/hr | 620 | up 13.5% |
| Pittsburgh | $59,530 | $28.62/hr | 3,500 | up 16.7% |
| Scranton | $59,060 | $28.39/hr | 580 | up 29.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Pennsylvania 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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