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HVAC Technician salary in Connecticut
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Connecticut earned $29.02 to $41.66 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $48.15 or more.1 The median is 26% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $21.77
- 25th
- $29.02
- Median
- $36.83
- 75th
- $41.66
- 90th
- $48.15
- 10th
- $45,280
- 25th
- $60,360
- Median
- $76,610
- 75th
- $86,650
- 90th
- $100,160
Which Connecticut cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $37.25 an hour; Waterbury-Shelton has the lowest, $34.96.1
- Bridgeport–Stamford$37.25
- New Haven$36.96
- Hartford–West Hartford$36.63
- Norwich–New London$36.05
- Waterbury–Shelton$34.96
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Connecticut?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($86,650) and the 90th ($100,160).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Connecticut?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Connecticut earned $21.77 an hour or less ($45,280 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.02 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Connecticut?
Projections Central expects Connecticut to go from 4,730 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 5,080 in 2034, a change of 7.3%, with about 440 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4,730 | 5,080 | 7.3% | 440 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Connecticut?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Connecticut. General contractors have the highest median, $44.36 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $44.36 | $92,260 | 6,980 |
| Electricians | $37.28 | $77,540 | 7,710 |
| Plumbers | $37.16 | $77,280 | 5,410 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.83 | $76,610 | 3,800 |
| Roofers | $29.84 | $62,070 | 790 |
Where to train in Connecticut
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Connecticut, 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)