The median HVAC Apprentice salary is $45,000 — ranging from $36,000 to $70,000.
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Many HVAC apprentices are paid hourly. Here's what HVAC Apprentices earn per hour nationally:
| State | Entry | Median | Top Earners |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $21.63/hr | $27.04/hr | $42.07/hr |
| Hawaii | $21.12/hr | $26.39/hr | $41.06/hr |
| New York | $20.77/hr | $25.96/hr | $40.38/hr |
| Massachusetts | $20.42/hr | $25.53/hr | $39.71/hr |
| New Jersey | $20.08/hr | $25.10/hr | $39.04/hr |
| Alaska | $19.90/hr | $24.88/hr | $38.70/hr |
| Connecticut | $19.90/hr | $24.88/hr | $38.70/hr |
| Washington | $19.38/hr | $24.23/hr | $37.69/hr |
| Maryland | $19.04/hr | $23.80/hr | $37.02/hr |
| Colorado | $18.69/hr | $23.37/hr | $36.35/hr |
Our salary data is derived from real HVAC job postings on HVACJobsHQ that include salary information. We use statistical methods including bootstrap percentile calculations with time-decay weighting to ensure our numbers reflect current market conditions.
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