How does Newark HVAC pay compare to the Delaware average?

Newark HVAC technicians earn $58,170/year, which is $2,770 above the Delaware state median of $55,400 (+5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Newark?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Newark are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$66,670), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Newark, Delaware · HVAC Technician Salary

$58,170/year

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

The median HVAC technician salary in Newark, Delaware is $58,170 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $43,046 and $77,366 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Newark, Delaware, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $43,046 at the 25th percentile to $77,366 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$43,046

Median

$58,170

75th Percentile

$77,366

vs. State Median

+5%

Salary by Experience Level in Newark

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$40,719	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$51,190	$25/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

$40,719

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$51,190

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Newark

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$61,670/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$66,670/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$62,370/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Newark

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$58,170	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$66,314	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$68,641	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$76,784

How Newark Compares

vs. Delaware Median

State median: $55,400/yr

+5% (+$2,770)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+7% (+$3,942)

Wilmington

Est. median: $59,832/yr

+$1,662

Middletown

Est. median: $54,846/yr

-$3,324

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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 Middletown — $54,846 Dover — $53,738 ← Delaware overview

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