Quarterly Report
A snapshot of active job listings, salary benchmarks, and certification demand across the U.S. HVAC labor market.
Data as of May 27, 2026
Active Listings
4,250
across all specialties
New in Last 30 Days
890
active listings posted
Avg Salary Range
$48,500 – $72,000
annual, from active listings
| # | State | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas(TX) | 520 |
| 2 | Florida(FL) | 445 |
| 3 | California(CA) | 410 |
| 4 | Arizona(AZ) | 285 |
| 5 | Georgia(GA) | 240 |
| 6 | North Carolina(NC) | 215 |
| 7 | Ohio(OH) | 198 |
| 8 | Virginia(VA) | 185 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania(PA) | 172 |
| 10 | Illinois(IL) | 168 |
Average Minimum
$48,500
across active listings
Average Maximum
$72,000
across active listings
Lowest Listed
$32,000
entry-level / apprentice
Highest Listed
$125,000
controls / senior tech
Salary figures are annual and derived from employer-listed salary minimums and maximums across all active job postings with compensation disclosed. Jobs that list hourly wages are annualized at 2,080 hours.
| # | Certification | Listings Requiring It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EPA 608 Universal | 2,800 |
| 2 | NATE | 1,200 |
| 3 | OSHA 10 | 950 |
| 4 | State License | 880 |
| 5 | EPA 608 Type II | 620 |
All figures reflect active job listings on HVACJobs.IO as of the report generation date. Salary figures are derived from employer-provided compensation ranges on listings where compensation is disclosed. Certification demand counts represent the number of active listings that list each credential as required. National salary benchmarks referenced in context are sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 (SOC 49-9021 — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). This report is generated automatically each quarter and reflects a point-in-time snapshot; the underlying market conditions may shift between publication dates.
