Nampa, Idaho · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Nampa, Idaho, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $38,948 at the 25th percentile to $70,001 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$38,948
Median
$52,632
75th Percentile
$70,001
vs. State Median
+2%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $36,842 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $46,316 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Nampa right now.
See all Idaho HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$56,132/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$61,132/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$56,832/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $52,632 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $60,000 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $62,106 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $69,474 |
vs. Idaho Median
State median: $51,600/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $55,728/yr
Est. median: $54,180/yr
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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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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026
| $52,632 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $60,527 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $67,369 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Nampa median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$54,632/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Nampa wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $49,474 |
Est. median: $50,052/yr
