How does Kansas City HVAC pay compare to the Missouri average?

Kansas City HVAC technicians earn $54,216/year, which is $4,016 above the Missouri state median of $50,200 (+8%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Kansas City?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Kansas City are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$62,716), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Kansas City, Missouri · HVAC Technician Salary

$54,216/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Kansas City, Missouri?

The median HVAC technician salary in Kansas City, Missouri is $54,216 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $40,120 and $72,107 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Kansas City, Missouri, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,120 at the 25th percentile to $72,107 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$40,120

Median

$54,216

75th Percentile

$72,107

vs. State Median

+8%

Salary by Experience Level in Kansas City

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,951	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$47,710	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$54,216	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$62,348	$30/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$69,396	$33/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Kansas City

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$57,716/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,716/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,416/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$56,216/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Kansas City

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$54,216	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$61,806	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$63,975	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$71,565	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$50,963	-6%

How Kansas City Compares

vs. Missouri Median

State median: $50,200/yr

+8% (+$4,016)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

0% (-$12)

St. Louis

Est. median: $55,220/yr

+$1,004

Springfield

Est. median: $47,690/yr

-$6,526

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