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HVAC Technician salary in Massachusetts
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Massachusetts earned $29.36 to $45.71 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $49.23 or more.1 The median is 27% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $24.44
- 25th
- $29.36
- Median
- $37.16
- 75th
- $45.71
- 90th
- $49.23
- 10th
- $50,820
- 25th
- $61,070
- Median
- $77,300
- 75th
- $95,070
- 90th
- $102,410
Which Massachusetts cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $37.75 an hour; Pittsfield has the lowest, $30.72.1
- Boston–Cambridge$37.75
- Springfield$36.79
- Worcester$35.48
- Amherst Town–Northampton$35.27
- Barnstable Town$35.25
- Pittsfield$30.72
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Massachusetts?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($95,070) and the 90th ($102,410).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Massachusetts?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Massachusetts earned $24.44 an hour or less ($50,820 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.36 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Massachusetts?
Projections Central expects Massachusetts to go from 8,220 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 9,030 in 2034, a change of 9.9%, with about 800 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8,220 | 9,030 | 9.9% | 800 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Massachusetts?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Massachusetts. General contractors have the highest median, $47.04 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.04 | $97,850 | 18,330 |
| Plumbers | $45.14 | $93,880 | 13,460 |
| Electricians | $38.18 | $79,420 | 17,810 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.16 | $77,300 | 8,200 |
| Roofers | $34.98 | $72,750 | 1,950 |
Where to train in Massachusetts
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Massachusetts, 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)