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HVAC Technician salary in Mississippi
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Mississippi earned $19.05 to $29.51 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.65 or more.1 The median is 20% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.39
- 25th
- $19.05
- Median
- $23.41
- 75th
- $29.51
- 90th
- $36.65
- 10th
- $36,160
- 25th
- $39,630
- Median
- $48,680
- 75th
- $61,390
- 90th
- $76,240
Which Mississippi cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Jackson has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $25.03 an hour; Hattiesburg has the lowest, $22.40.1
- Jackson$25.03
- Gulfport–Biloxi$23.19
- Hattiesburg$22.40
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Mississippi?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $76,240 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Mississippi?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Mississippi earned $17.39 an hour or less ($36,160 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $19.05 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Mississippi?
Projections Central expects Mississippi to go from 3,170 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 3,600 in 2034, a change of 13.7%, with about 320 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3,170 | 3,600 | 13.7% | 320 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Mississippi?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Mississippi. General contractors have the highest median, $32.17 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $32.17 | $66,910 | 7,040 |
| Electricians | $29.26 | $60,860 | 6,610 |
| Plumbers | $26.67 | $55,480 | 3,360 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.41 | $48,680 | 2,700 |
| Roofers | $21.61 | $44,940 | 480 |
Where to train in Mississippi
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Mississippi, 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)