Maryland · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Maryland, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,772 at the 25th percentile to $76,874 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$42,772
Median
$57,800
75th Percentile
$76,874
National Rank
#16 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $40,460 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $50,864 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
11
active positions
Salary Range
$57,736
to $192,764
Avg Posted Salary
$115,869
midpoint avg/yr
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Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$61,300/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$66,300/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$62,000/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $57,800 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $65,892 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $68,204 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $76,296 |
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. 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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Need to know licensing requirements in Maryland?
EPA 608, state contractor licenses, NATE certification, and more.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $57,800 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $66,470 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $73,984 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Maryland median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$59,800/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Maryland wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $54,332 |
| Frederick | $59,534 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $59,200/yr
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