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HVAC Technician salary in Louisiana
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Louisiana earned $21.62 to $31.73 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $37.60 or more.1 The median is 4% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.77
- 25th
- $21.62
- Median
- $28.20
- 75th
- $31.73
- 90th
- $37.60
- 10th
- $36,950
- 25th
- $44,980
- Median
- $58,650
- 75th
- $65,990
- 90th
- $78,210
Which Louisiana cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $30.53 an hour; Alexandria has the lowest, $22.75.1
- New Orleans–Metairie$30.53
- Baton Rouge$30.26
- Shreveport–Bossier City$28.19
- Houma–Bayou Cane$28.11
- Slidell–Mandeville$27.56
- Monroe$27.54
- Hammond$27.47
- Lafayette$24.99
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Louisiana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $78,210 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Louisiana?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Louisiana earned $17.77 an hour or less ($36,950 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.62 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Louisiana?
Projections Central expects Louisiana to go from 5,390 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 5,800 in 2034, a change of 7.6%, with about 500 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5,390 | 5,800 | 7.6% | 500 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Louisiana?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Louisiana. General contractors have the highest median, $36.23 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.23 | $75,360 | 14,070 |
| Plumbers | $30.62 | $63,680 | 8,360 |
| Electricians | $29.59 | $61,540 | 10,550 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.20 | $58,650 | 5,380 |
| Roofers | $23.44 | $48,760 | 760 |
Where to train in Louisiana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Louisiana, 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)