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

HVAC Technician Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$74,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.78/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
24,430
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,967 #12 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in New York, explained

Hvac technicians in New York earn a median of $74,430 per year ($35.78 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $48,560, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $100,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $74,430 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $74,430 is worth about $68,967 in national buying power — ranking New York #12 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,560
$23.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,430
$35.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,680
$48.40/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $74,430 $68,967
Massachusetts $77,300 $73,092 −$2,870
Connecticut $76,610 $73,941 −$2,180
New Jersey $74,450 $68,425 −$20
Pennsylvania $62,400 $63,953 +$12,030
Vermont $62,150 $63,446 +$12,280

HVAC Technician in New York: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in New York?

Hvac technicians in New York earn a median of $74,430 per year ($35.78 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does New York pay HVAC technicians well?

At $74,430, New York pays 22% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 24,430 work in the state.

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