How does Cambridge HVAC pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Cambridge HVAC technicians earn $80,712/year, which is $12,312 above the Massachusetts state median of $68,400 (+18%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Cambridge?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Cambridge are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$89,212), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Cambridge, Massachusetts · HVAC Technician Salary

$80,712/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The median HVAC technician salary in Cambridge, Massachusetts is $80,712 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $59,727 and $107,347 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $59,727 at the 25th percentile to $107,347 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$59,727

Median

$80,712

75th Percentile

$107,347

vs. State Median

+18%

Salary by Experience Level in Cambridge

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$56,498	$27/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$71,027	$34/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

$56,498

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$71,027

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Cambridge

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$84,212/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$89,212/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$84,912/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Cambridge

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$80,712	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$92,012	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$95,240	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$106,540

How Cambridge Compares

vs. Massachusetts Median

State median: $68,400/yr

+18% (+$12,312)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+49% (+$26,484)

Boston

Est. median: $78,660/yr

-$2,052

Worcester

Est. median: $67,032/yr

-$13,680

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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 Massachusetts:

Boston — $78,660 Worcester — $67,032 Springfield — $64,980 ← Massachusetts overview

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