How does Meridian HVAC pay compare to the Idaho average?

Meridian HVAC technicians earn $54,180/year, which is $2,580 above the Idaho state median of $51,600 (+5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Meridian?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Meridian are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$62,680), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Meridian, Idaho · HVAC Technician Salary

$54,180/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Meridian, Idaho?

The median HVAC technician salary in Meridian, Idaho is $54,180 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $40,093 and $72,059 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Meridian, Idaho, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,093 at the 25th percentile to $72,059 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$40,093

Median

$54,180

75th Percentile

$72,059

vs. State Median

+5%

Salary by Experience Level in Meridian

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,926	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$47,678	$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

$37,926

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$47,678

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Meridian

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$57,680/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,680/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,380/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Meridian

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$54,180	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$61,765	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$63,932	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$71,518

How Meridian Compares

vs. Idaho Median

State median: $51,600/yr

+5% (+$2,580)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

0% (-$48)

Boise

Est. median: $55,728/yr

+$1,548

Nampa

Est. median: $52,632/yr

-$1,548

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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 Idaho:

Boise — $55,728 Nampa — $52,632 Idaho Falls — $50,052 ← Idaho overview

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