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HVAC Technician salary in New York
The middle half of HVAC technicians in New York earned $28.71 to $42.37 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $48.40 or more.1 The median is 22% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.35
- 25th
- $28.71
- Median
- $35.78
- 75th
- $42.37
- 90th
- $48.40
- 10th
- $48,560
- 25th
- $59,720
- Median
- $74,430
- 75th
- $88,130
- 90th
- $100,680
Which New York cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $37.50 an hour; Glens Falls has the lowest, $29.22.1
- New York–Newark$37.50
- Syracuse$32.02
- Albany–Schenectady$31.75
- Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie$31.50
- Rochester$30.56
- Buffalo–Cheektowaga$29.89
- Binghamton$29.82
- Utica–Rome$29.75
The 10 largest of 13 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in New York?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($88,130) and the 90th ($100,680).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in New York?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in New York earned $23.35 an hour or less ($48,560 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.71 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in New York?
Projections Central expects New York to go from 24,210 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 24,590 in 2034, a change of 1.6%, with about 2,060 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 24,210 | 24,590 | 1.6% | 2,060 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in New York?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in New York. General contractors have the highest median, $46.01 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $46.01 | $95,700 | 29,600 |
| Electricians | $37.86 | $78,750 | 40,130 |
| Plumbers | $37.26 | $77,490 | 23,210 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.78 | $74,430 | 24,430 |
| Roofers | $31.74 | $66,020 | 4,570 |
Where to train in New York
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New York, 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)