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HVAC Technician salary in New Jersey
The middle half of HVAC technicians in New Jersey earned $27.26 to $46.59 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $56.03 or more.1 The median is 22% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.09
- 25th
- $27.26
- Median
- $35.79
- 75th
- $46.59
- 90th
- $56.03
- 10th
- $48,020
- 25th
- $56,700
- Median
- $74,450
- 75th
- $96,910
- 90th
- $116,550
Which New Jersey cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Trenton-Princeton has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $36.17 an hour; Atlantic City-Hammonton has the lowest, $29.15.1
- Trenton–Princeton$36.17
- Vineland$32.81
- Atlantic City–Hammonton$29.15
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in New Jersey?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($96,910) and the 90th ($116,550).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in New Jersey?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in New Jersey earned $23.09 an hour or less ($48,020 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.26 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in New Jersey?
Projections Central expects New Jersey to go from 11,290 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 12,380 in 2034, a change of 9.7%, with about 1,090 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11,290 | 12,380 | 9.7% | 1,090 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in New Jersey?
HVAC technicians rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in New Jersey. General contractors have the highest median, $50.73 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.73 | $105,510 | 16,230 |
| Plumbers | $37.61 | $78,240 | 8,750 |
| Electricians | $37.14 | $77,250 | 13,520 |
| Roofers | $36.83 | $76,600 | 1,860 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.79 | $74,450 | 10,330 |
Where to train in New Jersey
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Jersey, 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)