How does Covington HVAC pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Covington HVAC technicians earn $50,295/year, which is $2,395 above the Kentucky state median of $47,900 (+5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Covington?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Covington are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$58,795), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Covington, Kentucky · HVAC Technician Salary

$50,295/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Covington, Kentucky?

The median HVAC technician salary in Covington, Kentucky is $50,295 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $37,218 and $66,892 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Covington, Kentucky, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $37,218 at the 25th percentile to $66,892 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$37,218

Median

$50,295

75th Percentile

$66,892

vs. State Median

+5%

Salary by Experience Level in Covington

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$35,207	$17/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$44,260	$21/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

$35,207

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$44,260

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Covington

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$53,795/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$58,795/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$54,495/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Covington

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$50,295	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$57,336	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$59,348	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$66,389

How Covington Compares

vs. Kentucky Median

State median: $47,900/yr

+5% (+$2,395)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-7% (-$3,933)

Louisville

Est. median: $51,732/yr

+$1,437

Lexington

Est. median: $50,774/yr

+$479

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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 Kentucky:

Louisville — $51,732 Lexington — $50,774 Bowling Green — $46,463 ← Kentucky overview

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