How does Dover HVAC pay compare to the Delaware average?

Dover HVAC technicians earn $53,738/year, which is $1,662 below the Delaware state median of $55,400 (-3%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Dover?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Dover are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$62,238), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Dover, Delaware · HVAC Technician Salary

$53,738/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Dover, Delaware?

The median HVAC technician salary in Dover, Delaware is $53,738 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $39,766 and $71,472 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Dover, Delaware, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,766 at the 25th percentile to $71,472 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$39,766

Median

$53,738

75th Percentile

$71,472

vs. State Median

-3%

Salary by Experience Level in Dover

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,617	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$47,289	$23/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

$37,617

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$47,289

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Dover

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$57,238/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,238/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$57,938/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Dover

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$53,738	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$61,261	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$63,411	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$70,934

How Dover Compares

vs. Delaware Median

State median: $55,400/yr

-3% (-$1,662)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-1% (-$490)

Wilmington

Est. median: $59,832/yr

+$6,094

Newark

Est. median: $58,170/yr

+$4,432

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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 Delaware:

Wilmington — $59,832 Newark — $58,170 Middletown — $54,846 ← Delaware overview

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