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HVAC Technician salary in Pennsylvania
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Pennsylvania earned $24.44 to $35.88 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $43.00 or more.1 The median is 2% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.10
- 25th
- $24.44
- Median
- $30.00
- 75th
- $35.88
- 90th
- $43.00
- 10th
- $45,970
- 25th
- $50,840
- Median
- $62,400
- 75th
- $74,620
- 90th
- $89,440
Which Pennsylvania cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $31.05 an hour; Erie has the lowest, $28.36.1
- Philadelphia–Camden$31.05
- Allentown–Bethlehem$30.35
- Harrisburg–Carlisle$30.08
- Pittsburgh$29.87
- Chambersburg$29.85
- York–Hanover$29.79
- Scranton–$29.69
- Reading$29.68
The 10 largest of 16 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Pennsylvania?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $89,440 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Pennsylvania earned $22.10 an hour or less ($45,970 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.44 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Pennsylvania?
Projections Central expects Pennsylvania to go from 17,890 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 19,030 in 2034, a change of 6.4%, with about 1,640 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17,890 | 19,030 | 6.4% | 1,640 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Pennsylvania?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Pennsylvania. General contractors have the highest median, $39.20 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.20 | $81,540 | 26,860 |
| Plumbers | $32.73 | $68,080 | 13,620 |
| Electricians | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.00 | $62,400 | 15,880 |
| Roofers | $26.79 | $55,710 | 3,830 |
Where to train in Pennsylvania
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Pennsylvania, 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)