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HVAC Technician salary in Colorado
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Colorado earned $27.91 to $39.43 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $49.83 or more.1 The median is 7% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.18
- 25th
- $27.91
- Median
- $31.35
- 75th
- $39.43
- 90th
- $49.83
- 10th
- $48,220
- 25th
- $58,050
- Median
- $65,200
- 75th
- $82,010
- 90th
- $103,640
Which Colorado cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial has the highest median of the 7 metro areas below, $34.41 an hour; Pueblo has the lowest, $28.42.1
- Denver–Aurora$34.41
- Boulder$34.17
- Fort Collins–Loveland$31.87
- Greeley$29.82
- Colorado Springs$29.55
- Grand Junction$29.11
- Pueblo$28.42
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Colorado?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($82,010) and the 90th ($103,640).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Colorado?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Colorado earned $23.18 an hour or less ($48,220 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.91 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Colorado?
Projections Central expects Colorado to go from 9,440 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 12,110 in 2034, a change of 28.3%, with about 1,120 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9,440 | 12,110 | 28.3% | 1,120 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Colorado?
HVAC technicians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Colorado. General contractors have the highest median, $39.05 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.05 | $81,230 | 21,380 |
| HVAC Technicians | $31.35 | $65,200 | 8,940 |
| Plumbers | $30.40 | $63,240 | 10,080 |
| Electricians | $29.92 | $62,230 | 17,010 |
| Roofers | $24.88 | $51,750 | 3,340 |
Where to train in Colorado
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Colorado, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)