Georgia · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Georgia, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,072 at the 25th percentile to $70,224 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$39,072
Median
$52,800
75th Percentile
$70,224
National Rank
#31 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $36,960 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $46,464 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs | $52,800 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $60,720 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $67,584 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Georgia median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$56,300/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$61,300/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$57,000/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
With cert: ~$54,800/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Georgia wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $52,800 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $60,192 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $62,304 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $69,696 |
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $49,632 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · Georgia ranks #31 of 51 states
Median: $52,700/yr
Median: $53,100/yr
Median: $52,300/yr
Median: $53,400/yr
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026