How does Colorado Springs HVAC pay compare to the Colorado average?

Colorado Springs HVAC technicians earn $56,056/year, which is $1,144 below the Colorado state median of $57,200 (-2%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Colorado Springs?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Colorado Springs are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$64,556), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Colorado Springs, Colorado · HVAC Technician Salary

$56,056/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The median HVAC technician salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $56,056 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $41,481 and $74,554 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $41,481 at the 25th percentile to $74,554 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$41,481

Median

$56,056

75th Percentile

$74,554

vs. State Median

-2%

Salary by Experience Level in Colorado Springs

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$39,239	$19/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$49,329	$24/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$56,056	$27/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$64,464	$31/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$71,752	$34/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Colorado Springs median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Colorado Springs

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$59,556/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$64,556/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$60,256/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$58,056/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Colorado Springs wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Colorado Springs

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$56,056	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$63,904	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$66,146	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$73,994	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$52,693	-6%

How Colorado Springs Compares

vs. Colorado Median

State median: $57,200/yr

-2% (-$1,144)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+3% (+$1,828)

Denver

Est. median: $62,920/yr

+$6,864

Aurora

Est. median: $61,204/yr

+$5,148

Fort Collins

Est. median: $60,060/yr

+$4,004

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026