Data-driven ranking of top HVAC careers by median salary
The highest paying HVAC job is Commercial HVAC Service Manager with a median salary of $118,500. Top earners in this role can make up to $172,000 annually. Below is a complete ranking of all 11 HVAC job titles by salary.
| Rank | Job Title | Entry (10th %ile) | Median | Top Earners (90th %ile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial HVAC Service Manager | $118,500 | $118,500 | $172,000 |
| 2 | HVAC Service Manager | $90,000 | $115,000 | $120,000 |
| 3 | Senior HVAC Technician | $104,120 | $112,000 | $148,255 |
| 4 | HVAC Engineer | $90,657 | $105,288 | $144,919 |
| 5 | HVAC Estimator | $75,000 | $90,000 | $125,000 |
| 6 | HVAC Project Manager | $90,000 | $90,000 | $125,000 |
| 7 | Commercial HVAC Technician | $62,031 | $81,124 | $108,055 |
| 8 | HVAC Service Technician | $54,020 | $73,602 | $109,613 |
| 9 | Commercial HVAC Installer | $54,273 | $73,273 | $83,818 |
| 10 | HVAC Installer | $47,712 | $71,671 | $96,156 |
| 11 | HVAC Apprentice | $36,000 | $46,000 | $100,000 |
Location significantly impacts HVAC earnings. These states offer the highest overall HVAC salaries:
| Rank | State | Overall HVAC Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $110,961 | +25% |
| 2 | Hawaii | $108,298 | +22% |
| 3 | New York | $106,523 | +20% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $104,747 | +18% |
| 5 | New Jersey | $102,972 | +16% |
| 6 | Alaska | $102,084 | +15% |
| 7 | Connecticut | $102,084 | +15% |
| 8 | Washington | $99,421 | +12% |
| 9 | Maryland | $97,646 | +10% |
| 10 | Colorado | $95,871 | +8% |
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