How does Biloxi HVAC pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Biloxi HVAC technicians earn $44,339/year, which is $439 above the Mississippi state median of $43,900 (+1%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Biloxi?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Biloxi are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$52,839), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Biloxi, Mississippi · HVAC Technician Salary

$44,339/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Biloxi, Mississippi?

The median HVAC technician salary in Biloxi, Mississippi is $44,339 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $32,811 and $58,971 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Biloxi, Mississippi, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $32,811 at the 25th percentile to $58,971 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$32,811

Median

$44,339

75th Percentile

$58,971

vs. State Median

+1%

Salary by Experience Level in Biloxi

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$31,037	$15/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$39,018	$19/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

$31,037

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$39,018

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Biloxi

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$47,839/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$52,839/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$48,539/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Biloxi

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$44,339	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$50,546	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$52,320	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$58,527

How Biloxi Compares

vs. Mississippi Median

State median: $43,900/yr

+1% (+$439)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-18% (-$9,889)

Jackson

Est. median: $46,095/yr

+$1,756

Gulfport

Est. median: $44,778/yr

+$439

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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 Mississippi:

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