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HVAC Technician salary in Tennessee
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Tennessee earned $22.59 to $31.53 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $39.23 or more.1 The median is 9% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.53
- 25th
- $22.59
- Median
- $26.68
- 75th
- $31.53
- 90th
- $39.23
- 10th
- $38,540
- 25th
- $46,990
- Median
- $55,490
- 75th
- $65,590
- 90th
- $81,590
Which Tennessee cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin has the highest median of the 9 metro areas below, $28.97 an hour; Johnson City has the lowest, $23.08.1
- Nashville–Davidson$28.97
- Memphis$27.30
- Knoxville$27.30
- Jackson$26.03
- Chattanooga$24.49
- Clarksville$24.27
- Kingsport–Bristol$23.54
- Morristown$23.39
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Tennessee?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,590 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Tennessee?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Tennessee earned $18.53 an hour or less ($38,540 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.59 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Tennessee?
Projections Central expects Tennessee to go from 10,780 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 13,020 in 2034, a change of 20.7%, with about 1,210 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10,780 | 13,020 | 20.7% | 1,210 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Tennessee?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Tennessee. General contractors have the highest median, $35.81 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $35.81 | $74,470 | 17,770 |
| Electricians | $29.37 | $61,090 | 17,070 |
| Plumbers | $28.17 | $58,600 | 9,270 |
| HVAC Technicians | $26.68 | $55,490 | 9,740 |
| Roofers | $21.97 | $45,690 | 2,110 |
Where to train in Tennessee
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Tennessee, 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)