How much does a hvac mechanic make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $5,274 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,415
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $86,780 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $84,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $79,330 |
| 4. Australia | $66,550 |
| 5. United States | $63,280 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $62,810 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $153 |
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Highest paying in the United StatesBy state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $94,320 |
| Washington | $88,150 |
| Connecticut | $87,440 |
| Massachusetts | $86,220 |
| New Jersey | $85,220 |
| North Dakota | $85,190 |
| California | $85,120 |
| Minnesota | $83,750 |
| District of Columbia | $83,680 |
| New York | $83,200 |
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| New Hampshire | $81,630 |
| Hawaii | $81,410 |
| Illinois | $81,130 |
| Wyoming | $79,150 |
| Oregon | $78,350 |
| Maryland | $76,690 |
| Colorado | $76,090 |
| Montana | $74,980 |
| Wisconsin | $74,560 |
| Delaware | $73,250 |
| Rhode Island | $73,120 |
| Indiana | $72,110 |
| Kansas | $71,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,920 |
| Ohio | $71,890 |
| Maine | $71,860 |
| Iowa | $71,750 |
| South Dakota | $71,500 |
| Nevada | $71,470 |
| Virginia | $70,990 |
| Texas | $70,760 |
| Nebraska | $70,730 |
| Kentucky | $70,640 |
| Missouri | $70,610 |
| Vermont | $70,380 |
| Michigan | $70,270 |
| Oklahoma | $70,120 |
| Utah | $69,960 |
| Georgia | $69,870 |
| Louisiana | $69,820 |
| Arizona | $68,730 |
| North Carolina | $68,610 |
| New Mexico | $68,270 |
| Tennessee | $67,840 |
| South Carolina | $67,610 |
| Florida | $66,530 |
| West Virginia | $64,760 |
| Alabama | $64,730 |
| Idaho | $64,730 |
| Mississippi | $64,670 |
| Arkansas | $62,230 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $79,860 |
| Heating | $61,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac mechanic make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $5,274 a month, $63,280 a year.
How much does a hvac mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $41,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $99,020.
Which country pays a hvac mechanic the most?
Australia, with a median of $66,550 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a hvac mechanic the most?
Alaska, with a median of $94,320 a year.
Does a hvac mechanic make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $63,280 a year against $57,130 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a hvac mechanic or a roofer?
A hvac mechanic: $63,280 a year against $55,440 for a roofer, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate