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HVAC Technician salary in Kansas
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Kansas earned $23.57 to $35.02 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $40.14 or more.1
- 10th
- $20.99
- 25th
- $23.57
- Median
- $29.07
- 75th
- $35.02
- 90th
- $40.14
- 10th
- $43,660
- 25th
- $49,030
- Median
- $60,460
- 75th
- $72,830
- 90th
- $83,500
Which Kansas cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Topeka has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $31.00 an hour; Manhattan has the lowest, $27.89.1
- Topeka$31.00
- Wichita$28.62
- Lawrence$28.55
- Manhattan$27.89
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Kansas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $83,500 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Kansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Kansas earned $20.99 an hour or less ($43,660 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.57 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Kansas?
Projections Central expects Kansas to go from 4,360 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 4,740 in 2034, a change of 8.6%, with about 420 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4,360 | 4,740 | 8.6% | 420 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Kansas?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Kansas. General contractors have the highest median, $36.91 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.91 | $76,780 | 8,940 |
| Electricians | $31.66 | $65,860 | 6,350 |
| Plumbers | $31.36 | $65,220 | 4,590 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.07 | $60,460 | 3,770 |
| Roofers | $22.69 | $47,190 | 900 |
Where to train in Kansas
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Kansas, 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)