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HVAC Technician salary in Kentucky
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Kentucky earned $22.97 to $32.47 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $38.47 or more.1 The median is 4% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.65
- 25th
- $22.97
- Median
- $28.18
- 75th
- $32.47
- 90th
- $38.47
- 10th
- $38,790
- 25th
- $47,780
- Median
- $58,620
- 75th
- $67,540
- 90th
- $80,020
Which Kentucky cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Lexington-Fayette has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $28.98 an hour; Bowling Green has the lowest, $26.56.1
- Lexington–Fayette$28.98
- Owensboro$28.88
- Louisville/Jefferson County$28.33
- Paducah$27.22
- Elizabethtown$26.80
- Bowling Green$26.56
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Kentucky?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $80,020 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Kentucky?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Kentucky earned $18.65 an hour or less ($38,790 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.97 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Kentucky?
Projections Central expects Kentucky to go from 6,560 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 6,820 in 2034, a change of 4.1%, with about 580 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6,560 | 6,820 | 4.1% | 580 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Kentucky?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Kentucky. General contractors have the highest median, $35.33 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $35.33 | $73,490 | 9,620 |
| Plumbers | $30.84 | $64,160 | 6,360 |
| Electricians | $28.71 | $59,720 | 11,030 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.18 | $58,620 | 5,100 |
| Roofers | $22.57 | $46,940 | 1,080 |
Where to train in Kentucky
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Kentucky, 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)