How does Augusta HVAC pay compare to the Georgia average?

Augusta HVAC technicians earn $50,160/year, which is $2,640 below the Georgia state median of $52,800 (-5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Augusta?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Augusta are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$58,660), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Augusta, Georgia · HVAC Technician Salary

$50,160/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Augusta, Georgia?

The median HVAC technician salary in Augusta, Georgia is $50,160 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $37,118 and $66,713 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Augusta, Georgia, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $37,118 at the 25th percentile to $66,713 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$37,118

Median

$50,160

75th Percentile

$66,713

vs. State Median

-5%

Salary by Experience Level in Augusta

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$35,112	$17/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$44,141	$21/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$50,160	$24/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$57,684	$28/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$64,205	$31/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Augusta

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$53,660/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$58,660/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$54,360/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$52,160/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Augusta

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$50,160	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$57,182	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$59,189	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$66,211	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$47,150	-6%

How Augusta Compares

vs. Georgia Median

State median: $52,800/yr

-5% (-$2,640)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-8% (-$4,068)

Atlanta

Est. median: $59,664/yr

+$9,504

Savannah

Est. median: $51,216/yr

+$1,056

Columbus

Est. median: $50,688/yr

+$528

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