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

HVAC Technician Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$76,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.83/hr
▲ 26% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
3,800
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,941 #6 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Connecticut, explained

Hvac technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $76,610 per year ($36.83 per hour), which is 26% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $45,280, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $100,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $76,610 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $76,610 is worth about $73,941 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #6 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,280
$21.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,610
$36.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,160
$48.15/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $76,610 $73,941
Massachusetts $77,300 $73,092 −$690
New York $74,430 $68,967 +$2,180
Rhode Island $67,370 $65,868 +$9,240

HVAC Technician in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Connecticut?

Hvac technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $76,610 per year ($36.83 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay HVAC technicians well?

At $76,610, Connecticut pays 26% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 3,800 work in the state.

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