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HVAC Technician salary in Maryland
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Maryland earned $27.06 to $46.05 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $51.32 or more.1 The median is 15% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.20
- 25th
- $27.06
- Median
- $33.67
- 75th
- $46.05
- 90th
- $51.32
- 10th
- $46,180
- 25th
- $56,280
- Median
- $70,020
- 75th
- $95,790
- 90th
- $106,740
Which Maryland cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $30.38 an hour; Hagerstown-Martinsburg has the lowest, $28.08.1
- Baltimore–Columbia$30.38
- Lexington Park$29.73
- Salisbury$29.43
- Hagerstown–Martinsburg$28.08
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Maryland?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($95,790) and the 90th ($106,740).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Maryland?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Maryland earned $22.20 an hour or less ($46,180 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.06 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Maryland?
Projections Central expects Maryland to go from 9,130 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 9,970 in 2034, a change of 9.2%, with about 880 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9,130 | 9,970 | 9.2% | 880 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Maryland?
HVAC technicians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Maryland. General contractors have the highest median, $37.87 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.87 | $78,760 | 15,400 |
| Electricians | $35.33 | $73,490 | 13,690 |
| HVAC Technicians | $33.67 | $70,020 | 8,560 |
| Plumbers | $31.44 | $65,400 | 11,420 |
| Roofers | $28.89 | $60,090 | 2,050 |
Where to train in Maryland
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maryland, 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)