How does Missoula HVAC pay compare to the Montana average?

Missoula HVAC technicians earn $51,294/year, which is $1,494 above the Montana state median of $49,800 (+3%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Missoula?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Missoula are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$59,794), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Missoula, Montana · HVAC Technician Salary

$51,294/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Missoula, Montana?

The median HVAC technician salary in Missoula, Montana is $51,294 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $37,958 and $68,221 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Missoula, Montana, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $37,958 at the 25th percentile to $68,221 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$37,958

Median

$51,294

75th Percentile

$68,221

vs. State Median

+3%

Salary by Experience Level in Missoula

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$35,906	$17/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$45,139	$22/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

$35,906

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$45,139

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

Live Job Market in Missoula

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Certification Pay Premium in Missoula

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$54,794/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$59,794/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$55,494/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Missoula

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$51,294	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$58,475	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$60,527	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$67,708

How Missoula Compares

vs. Montana Median

State median: $49,800/yr

+3% (+$1,494)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-5% (-$2,934)

Billings

Est. median: $52,290/yr

+$996

Helena

Est. median: $50,298/yr

-$996

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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 Montana:

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