Colorado · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Colorado, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,328 at the 25th percentile to $76,076 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$42,328
Median
$57,200
75th Percentile
$76,076
National Rank
#17 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $40,040 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $50,336 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
11
active positions
Salary Range
$43,680
to $154,280
Avg Posted Salary
$80,237
midpoint avg/yr
| Job Type | Listings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 10 | $83,476 |
| Apprentice | 1 | $47,840 |
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$60,700/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$65,700/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$61,400/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $57,200 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $65,208 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $67,496 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $75,504 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Denver | $62,920 |
| Aurora | $61,204 |
| Fort Collins | $60,060 |
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $57,200 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $65,780 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $73,216 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Colorado median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Live data from HVACJobs.IO listings — refreshed every 24 hours. Salary range reflects annual equivalent across all active listings.
With cert: ~$59,200/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Colorado wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $53,768 |
| Colorado Springs | $56,056 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $56,100/yr
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