Home / HVAC Technicians / Georgia / Salary
Home / HVAC Technicians / Georgia / Salary
HVAC Technician salary in Georgia
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Georgia earned $22.24 to $31.82 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $38.05 or more.1 The median is 8% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.78
- 25th
- $22.24
- Median
- $27.11
- 75th
- $31.82
- 90th
- $38.05
- 10th
- $36,990
- 25th
- $46,250
- Median
- $56,390
- 75th
- $66,180
- 90th
- $79,130
Which Georgia cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Dalton has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $31.52 an hour; Columbus has the lowest, $22.49.1
- Dalton$31.52
- Atlanta–Sandy Springs$28.35
- Gainesville$25.63
- Savannah$24.89
- Macon–Bibb County$23.55
- Augusta–Richmond County$23.51
- Athens–Clarke County$23.50
- Warner Robins$23.40
The 10 largest of 14 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Georgia?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $79,130 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Georgia?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Georgia earned $17.78 an hour or less ($36,990 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.24 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Georgia?
Projections Central expects Georgia to go from 12,490 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 14,340 in 2034, a change of 14.8%, with about 1,290 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 12,490 | 14,340 | 14.8% | 1,290 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Georgia?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Georgia. General contractors have the highest median, $37.71 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.71 | $78,430 | 26,770 |
| Electricians | $28.04 | $58,320 | 21,650 |
| Plumbers | $27.50 | $57,200 | 8,930 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.11 | $56,390 | 12,290 |
| Roofers | $22.57 | $46,940 | 2,160 |
Where to train in Georgia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Georgia, 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)