HVAC Salary in Rhode Island
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Rhode Island HVAC Wages at a Glance
Rhode Island HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $63,580 per year ($30.57 per hour), up 11.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,180 at the 10th percentile to $86,290 at the 90th.
Rhode Island employs approximately 1,320 HVAC technicians statewide, down 18.0% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $64,250 | $30.89/hr | 1,810 | up 13.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Rhode Island 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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