What is the average HVAC technician salary in Louisiana?

The median HVAC technician salary in Louisiana is $48,100 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $35,594 and $63,973 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Louisiana?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Louisiana, bringing total annual earnings to around $51,600. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $56,600.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Louisiana?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Louisiana, with an estimated median of $63,492 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does Louisiana HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Louisiana HVAC technicians earn $48,100/year, which is $6,128 below the national median of $54,228 (-11%). Louisiana ranks #46 out of 51 states and territories.

Louisiana · HVAC Technician Salary

$48,100/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Louisiana, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $35,594 at the 25th percentile to $63,973 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$35,594

Median

$48,100

75th Percentile

$63,973

National Rank

#46 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Louisiana

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$33,670	$16/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$42,328	$20/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$48,100	$23/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$55,315	$27/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$61,568	$30/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Louisiana

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$51,600/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$56,600/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$52,300/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$50,100/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Louisiana

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$48,100	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$54,834	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$56,758	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$63,492	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$45,214	-6%

Top Paying Cities in Louisiana

City / Metro	Est. Median	vs. State Median
New Orleans	$50,986	+$2,886
Baton Rouge	$49,543	+$1,443
Shreveport	$46,176	-$1,924

City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.

How Louisiana Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Louisiana ranks #46 of 51 states

-11% (-$6,128)

Kentucky

Median: $47,900/yr

-$200

Oklahoma

Median: $48,700/yr

+$600

New Mexico

Median: $49,400/yr

+$1,300

South Carolina

Median: $49,600/yr

+$1,500

Highest-paying states vs Louisiana

Illinois$72,100+$24,000

Washington$70,200+$22,100

Washington D.C.$68,700+$20,600

Massachusetts$68,400+$20,300

New York$66,900+$18,800

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Compare with other states:

Kentucky — $47,900 Oklahoma — $48,700 New Mexico — $49,400 South Carolina — $49,600

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026