verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HVAC Technician Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$65,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.35/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
8,940
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,269 #30 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Colorado, explained

Hvac technicians in Colorado earn a median of $65,200 per year ($31.35 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $48,220, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $103,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $65,200 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $65,200 is worth about $63,269 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #30 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,220
$23.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,200
$31.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,640
$49.83/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $65,200 $63,269
Kansas $60,460 $67,127 +$4,740
Nebraska $59,850 $66,424 +$5,350
Utah $58,730 $59,405 +$6,470
Oklahoma $57,560 $65,526 +$7,640
Wyoming $54,700 $59,013 +$10,500
New Mexico $50,270 $54,516 +$14,930

HVAC Technician in Colorado: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Colorado?

Hvac technicians in Colorado earn a median of $65,200 per year ($31.35 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Colorado pay HVAC technicians well?

At $65,200, Colorado pays 7% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 8,940 work in the state.

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