How does Shreveport HVAC pay compare to the Louisiana average?

Shreveport HVAC technicians earn $46,176/year, which is $1,924 below the Louisiana state median of $48,100 (-4%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Shreveport?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Shreveport are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$54,676), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Shreveport, Louisiana · HVAC Technician Salary

$46,176/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The median HVAC technician salary in Shreveport, Louisiana is $46,176 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $34,170 and $61,414 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Shreveport, Louisiana, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $34,170 at the 25th percentile to $61,414 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$34,170

Median

$46,176

75th Percentile

$61,414

vs. State Median

-4%

Salary by Experience Level in Shreveport

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$32,323	$16/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$40,635	$20/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$46,176	$22/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$53,102	$26/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$59,105	$28/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Shreveport

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$49,676/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$54,676/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$50,376/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$48,176/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Shreveport

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$46,176	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$52,641	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$54,488	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$60,952	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$43,405	-6%

How Shreveport Compares

vs. Louisiana Median

State median: $48,100/yr

-4% (-$1,924)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-15% (-$8,052)

New Orleans

Est. median: $50,986/yr

+$4,810

Baton Rouge

Est. median: $49,543/yr

+$3,367

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