How does Indianapolis HVAC pay compare to the Indiana average?

Indianapolis HVAC technicians earn $54,784/year, which is $3,584 above the Indiana state median of $51,200 (+7%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Indianapolis?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Indianapolis are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$63,284), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Indianapolis, Indiana · HVAC Technician Salary

$54,784/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Indianapolis, Indiana?

The median HVAC technician salary in Indianapolis, Indiana is $54,784 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $40,540 and $72,863 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Indianapolis, Indiana, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,540 at the 25th percentile to $72,863 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$40,540

Median

$54,784

75th Percentile

$72,863

vs. State Median

+7%

Salary by Experience Level in Indianapolis

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$38,349	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$48,210	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$54,784	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$63,002	$30/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$70,124	$34/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Indianapolis

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$58,284/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$63,284/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,984/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$56,784/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Indianapolis

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$54,784	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$62,454	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$64,645	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$72,315	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$51,497	-6%

How Indianapolis Compares

vs. Indiana Median

State median: $51,200/yr

+7% (+$3,584)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+1% (+$556)

Fort Wayne

Est. median: $49,664/yr

-$5,120

Evansville

Est. median: $49,152/yr

-$5,632

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