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HVAC Technician salary in Rhode Island
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Rhode Island earned $23.44 to $39.23 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $50.04 or more.1 The median is 10% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.32
- 25th
- $23.44
- Median
- $32.39
- 75th
- $39.23
- 90th
- $50.04
- 10th
- $38,100
- 25th
- $48,760
- Median
- $67,370
- 75th
- $81,610
- 90th
- $104,080
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Rhode Island?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($81,610) and the 90th ($104,080).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Rhode Island?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Rhode Island earned $18.32 an hour or less ($38,100 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.44 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Rhode Island?
Projections Central expects Rhode Island to go from 1,420 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 1,600 in 2034, a change of 12.8%, with about 140 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1,420 | 1,600 | 12.8% | 140 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Rhode Island?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Rhode Island. General contractors have the highest median, $47.40 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.40 | $98,590 | 2,060 |
| Plumbers | $36.77 | $76,470 | 1,820 |
| Electricians | $35.62 | $74,090 | 2,420 |
| HVAC Technicians | $32.39 | $67,370 | 1,450 |
| Roofers | $29.63 | $61,630 | 360 |
Where to train in Rhode Island
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Rhode Island, 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)