Augusta, Maine · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Augusta, Maine, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $37,828 at the 25th percentile to $67,988 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$37,828
Median
$51,119
75th Percentile
$67,988
vs. State Median
-3%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $35,783 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $44,985 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
2
active positions
Salary Range
$60,320
to $68,640
Avg Posted Salary
$64,480
midpoint avg/yr
Live data from HVACJobs.IO listings — refreshed every 24 hours. Salary range reflects annual equivalent across all active listings.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$54,619/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$59,619/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$55,319/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $51,119 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $58,276 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $60,320 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $67,477 |
vs. Maine Median
State median: $52,700/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $56,916/yr
Est. median: $51,646/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
| $51,119 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $58,787 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $65,432 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Augusta median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$53,119/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Augusta wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $48,052 |
Est. median: $50,592/yr
