HVAC technician job outlook

The job market for HVAC technicians is expected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030, which is average compared to other careers.

HVAC technician career snapshot

Median pay

$50,590 ($24.32/hr)

Required degrees

None

10-year job growth

5% (Average)

One of the best things about a career as an HVAC technician is that there will always be work because people will always want heating and cooling in the places that they work and live.

HVAC technician job outlook is positive and is expected to only get better. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 38,500 job openings are projected per year on average over the decade.

The largest use of residential energy is heating and cooling and as the country and world push towards cleaner and more efficient energy, the HVAC industry will only benefit and grow. This points towards a very positive outlook for HVAC technician careers.

HVAC technician job growth (2010-2019)

HVAC technician job openings by state (2020-2030)

State Average Annual Openings Total Employment
Alabama 710 6150
Alaska 40 340
Arizona 490 3780
Arkansas 370 3060
California 3820 32800
Colorado 960 6740
Connecticut 590 5170
Delaware 200 1760
District of Columbia 40 390
Florida 4070 33420
Georgia 1200 10330
Hawaii 130 1180
Idaho 40 2740
Illinois 830 8240
Indiana 800 6790
Iowa 510 4100
Kansas 340 3120
Kentucky 450 4340
Louisiana 0 4020
Maine 210 2300
Maryland 970 7640
Massachusetts 970 9330
Michigan 1070 9810
Minnesota 480 4190
Mississippi 10 2750
Missouri 830 7220
Montana 150 1190
Nebraska 320 2740
Nevada 100 680
New Hampshire 220 2050
New Jersey 1200 10480
New Mexico 150 1330
New York 2430 21410
North Carolina 1950 16170
North Dakota 150 1230
Ohio 1430 12260
Oklahoma 470 4190
Oregon 470 3730
Pennsylvania 1880 16950
Rhode Island 170 1500
South Carolina 810 6630
South Dakota 140 1180
Tennessee 1080 8960
Texas 3450 28460
Utah 540 3760
Vermont 110 1130
Virginia 1600 14110
Washington 1130 8260
West Virginia 180 1520
Wisconsin 640 5630
Wyoming 80 700

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