How does Springfield HVAC pay compare to the Missouri average?

Springfield HVAC technicians earn $47,690/year, which is $2,510 below the Missouri state median of $50,200 (-5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Springfield?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Springfield are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$56,190), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Springfield, Missouri · HVAC Technician Salary

$47,690/year

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

The median HVAC technician salary in Springfield, Missouri is $47,690 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $35,291 and $63,428 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Springfield, Missouri, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $35,291 at the 25th percentile to $63,428 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$35,291

Median

$47,690

75th Percentile

$63,428

vs. State Median

-5%

Salary by Experience Level in Springfield

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$33,383	$16/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$41,967	$20/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$47,690	$23/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$54,843	$26/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$61,043	$29/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Springfield

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$51,190/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$56,190/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$51,890/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$49,690/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Springfield

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$47,690	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$54,367	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$56,274	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$62,951	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$44,829	-6%

How Springfield Compares

vs. Missouri Median

State median: $50,200/yr

-5% (-$2,510)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-12% (-$6,538)

St. Louis

Est. median: $55,220/yr

+$7,530

Kansas City

Est. median: $54,216/yr

+$6,526

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