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

HVAC Technician Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$60,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.17/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
3,840
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,142 #11 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Iowa, explained

Hvac technicians in Iowa earn a median of $60,680 per year ($29.17 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $43,040, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $86,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $60,680 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $60,680 is worth about $69,142 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #11 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,040
$20.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,680
$29.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$86,280
$41.48/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $60,680 $69,142
Illinois $77,410 $77,443 −$16,730
Minnesota $76,350 $77,418 −$15,670
Wisconsin $61,710 $65,583 −$1,030
South Dakota $61,390 $69,300 −$710
Missouri $59,950 $66,012 +$730
Nebraska $59,850 $66,424 +$830

HVAC Technician in Iowa: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Iowa?

Hvac technicians in Iowa earn a median of $60,680 per year ($29.17 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Iowa pay HVAC technicians well?

At $60,680, Iowa pays 1% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 3,840 work in the state.

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