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HVAC Technician salary in Illinois
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Illinois earned $28.94 to $46.17 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $56.51 or more.1 The median is 27% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.45
- 25th
- $28.94
- Median
- $37.21
- 75th
- $46.17
- 90th
- $56.51
- 10th
- $46,690
- 25th
- $60,200
- Median
- $77,410
- 75th
- $96,030
- 90th
- $117,550
Which Illinois cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Peoria has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $37.84 an hour; Kankakee has the lowest, $30.08.1
- Peoria$37.84
- Chicago–Naperville$37.48
- Decatur$37.39
- Rockford$36.09
- Champaign–Urbana$36.00
- Springfield$34.00
- Bloomington$30.79
- Kankakee$30.08
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Illinois?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($96,030) and the 90th ($117,550).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Illinois?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Illinois earned $22.45 an hour or less ($46,690 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.94 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Illinois?
Projections Central expects Illinois to go from 8,650 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 9,420 in 2034, a change of 8.9%, with about 820 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8,650 | 9,420 | 8.9% | 820 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Illinois?
HVAC technicians rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Illinois. General contractors have the highest median, $50.84 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.84 | $105,750 | 19,340 |
| Plumbers | $48.05 | $99,950 | 16,750 |
| Electricians | $47.87 | $99,560 | 23,120 |
| Roofers | $37.45 | $77,900 | 5,300 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.21 | $77,410 | 9,740 |
Where to train in Illinois
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Illinois, 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)