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HVAC Technician Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$56,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.04/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
4,550
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,894 #44 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Idaho, explained

Hvac technicians in Idaho earn a median of $56,240 per year ($27.04 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $38,660, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $80,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $56,240 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $56,240 is worth about $58,894 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #44 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,660
$18.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,240
$27.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,780
$38.84/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $56,240 $58,894 —
Washington $75,660 $70,702 −$19,420
Oregon $62,940 $60,893 −$6,700
Montana $60,850 $64,293 −$4,610
Nevada $60,510 $60,523 −$4,270
Utah $58,730 $59,405 −$2,490
Wyoming $54,700 $59,013 +$1,540

HVAC Technician in Idaho: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Idaho?

Hvac technicians in Idaho earn a median of $56,240 per year ($27.04 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Idaho pay HVAC technicians well?

At $56,240, Idaho pays 8% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 4,550 work in the state.

HVAC Technician salary in other states

District of Columbia · $84,390 Alaska · $77,430 Illinois · $77,410 Massachusetts · $77,300 Connecticut · $76,610 Minnesota · $76,350 Washington · $75,660 North Dakota · $74,490 New Jersey · $74,450 New York · $74,430 New Hampshire · $73,850 California · $72,560

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