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

HVAC Technician Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$56,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.11/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
12,290
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,561 #45 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Georgia, explained

Hvac technicians in Georgia earn a median of $56,390 per year ($27.11 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $36,990, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $79,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $56,390 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $56,390 is worth about $58,561 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #45 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,990
$17.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,390
$27.11/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,130
$38.04/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $56,390 $58,561
North Carolina $57,260 $60,704 −$870
Florida $56,670 $54,799 −$280
South Carolina $56,610 $60,385 −$220
Tennessee $55,490 $60,401 +$900
Alabama $48,370 $54,457 +$8,020

HVAC Technician in Georgia: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Georgia?

Hvac technicians in Georgia earn a median of $56,390 per year ($27.11 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Georgia pay HVAC technicians well?

At $56,390, Georgia pays 8% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 12,290 work in the state.

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