Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential and commercial buildings.
HVAC Mechanics and Installers earn a median $28.76/hr ($59,810/yr). Top-paying state: Washington at $39.88/hr. True labor cost with burden: ~$38.83/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Percentiles represent the wage below which a given percentage of workers fall.
| # | State | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $39.88 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $38.42 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $37.15 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $36.78 |
| 5 | Alaska | $36.22 |
| # | Metro Area | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $43.55 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42.88 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $41.22 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $40.67 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | $39.55 |
The base wage of $28.76/hr becomes approximately $38.83/hr after applying a 1.35x burden rate (payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, overhead).