How does Bridgeport HVAC pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Bridgeport HVAC technicians earn $72,380/year, which is $6,580 above the Connecticut state median of $65,800 (+10%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Bridgeport?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Bridgeport are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$80,880), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Bridgeport, Connecticut · HVAC Technician Salary

$72,380/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Bridgeport, Connecticut?

The median HVAC technician salary in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $72,380 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $53,561 and $96,265 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $53,561 at the 25th percentile to $96,265 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$53,561

Median

$72,380

75th Percentile

$96,265

vs. State Median

+10%

Salary by Experience Level in Bridgeport

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$50,666	$24/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$63,694	$31/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$50,666

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$63,694

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Bridgeport

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$75,880/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$80,880/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$76,580/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Bridgeport

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$72,380	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$82,513	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$85,408	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$95,542

How Bridgeport Compares

vs. Connecticut Median

State median: $65,800/yr

+10% (+$6,580)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+33% (+$18,152)

Stamford

Est. median: $77,644/yr

+$5,264

Hartford

Est. median: $70,406/yr

-$1,974

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Data Sources

City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. 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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Other cities in Connecticut:

Stamford — $77,644 Hartford — $70,406 New Haven — $69,090 ← Connecticut overview

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