What is the average HVAC technician salary in Massachusetts?

The median HVAC technician salary in Massachusetts is $68,400 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $50,616 and $90,972 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Massachusetts?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Massachusetts, bringing total annual earnings to around $71,900. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $76,900.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Massachusetts?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Massachusetts, with an estimated median of $90,288 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 Massachusetts HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Massachusetts HVAC technicians earn $68,400/year, which is $14,172 above the national median of $54,228 (+26%). Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 51 states and territories.

Massachusetts · HVAC Technician Salary

$68,400/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Massachusetts, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $50,616 at the 25th percentile to $90,972 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$50,616

Median

$68,400

75th Percentile

$90,972

National Rank

#4 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Massachusetts

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$47,880	$23/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$60,192	$29/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$68,400	$33/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$78,660	$38/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$87,552	$42/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Massachusetts

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$71,900/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$76,900/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$72,600/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$70,400/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Massachusetts

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$68,400	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$77,976	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$80,712	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$90,288	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$64,296	-6%

How Massachusetts Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Massachusetts ranks #4 of 51 states

+26% (+$14,172)

Washington D.C.

Median: $68,700/yr

+$300

New York

Median: $66,900/yr

-$1,500

Washington

Median: $70,200/yr

+$1,800

Connecticut

Median: $65,800/yr

-$2,600

Highest-paying states vs Massachusetts

Illinois$72,100+$3,700

Washington$70,200+$1,800

Washington D.C.$68,700+$300

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Compare with other states:

Washington D.C. — $68,700 New York — $66,900 Washington — $70,200 Connecticut — $65,800

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