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HVAC Technician salary in Maine
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Maine earned $27.52 to $36.98 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $39.47 or more.1 The median is 4% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.64
- 25th
- $27.52
- Median
- $30.37
- 75th
- $36.98
- 90th
- $39.47
- 10th
- $47,090
- 25th
- $57,240
- Median
- $63,170
- 75th
- $76,920
- 90th
- $82,090
Which Maine cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Lewiston-Auburn has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $32.30 an hour; Bangor has the lowest, $29.53.1
- Lewiston–Auburn$32.30
- Portland–South Portland$30.81
- Bangor$29.53
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Maine?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $82,090 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Maine?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Maine earned $22.64 an hour or less ($47,090 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.52 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Maine?
Projections Central expects Maine to go from 2,270 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 2,300 in 2034, a change of 1.7%, with about 190 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2,270 | 2,300 | 1.7% | 190 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Maine?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Maine. General contractors have the highest median, $37.16 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.16 | $77,290 | 3,130 |
| Electricians | $36.24 | $75,380 | 3,780 |
| Plumbers | $30.77 | $64,000 | 2,710 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.37 | $63,170 | 2,250 |
| Roofers | $24.10 | $50,120 | 610 |
Where to train in Maine
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maine, 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)