How does Portland HVAC pay compare to the Maine average?

Portland HVAC technicians earn $56,916/year, which is $4,216 above the Maine state median of $52,700 (+8%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Portland?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Portland are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$65,416), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Portland, Maine · HVAC Technician Salary

$56,916/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Portland, Maine?

The median HVAC technician salary in Portland, Maine is $56,916 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $42,118 and $75,698 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Portland, Maine, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,118 at the 25th percentile to $75,698 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$42,118

Median

$56,916

75th Percentile

$75,698

vs. State Median

+8%

Salary by Experience Level in Portland

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$39,841	$19/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$50,086	$24/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

$39,841

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$50,086

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Portland

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$60,416/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$65,416/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$61,116/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Portland

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$56,916	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$64,884	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$67,161	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$75,129

How Portland Compares

vs. Maine Median

State median: $52,700/yr

+8% (+$4,216)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+5% (+$2,688)

Bangor

Est. median: $51,646/yr

-$5,270

Augusta

Est. median: $51,119/yr

-$5,797

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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 Maine:

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