How does Bellevue HVAC pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Bellevue HVAC technicians earn $53,768/year, which is $2,068 above the Nebraska state median of $51,700 (+4%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Bellevue?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Bellevue are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$62,268), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Bellevue, Nebraska · HVAC Technician Salary

$53,768/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Bellevue, Nebraska?

The median HVAC technician salary in Bellevue, Nebraska is $53,768 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $39,788 and $71,511 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Bellevue, Nebraska, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,788 at the 25th percentile to $71,511 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$39,788

Median

$53,768

75th Percentile

$71,511

vs. State Median

+4%

Salary by Experience Level in Bellevue

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,638	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$47,316	$23/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

$37,638

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$47,316

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Bellevue

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$57,268/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,268/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$57,968/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Bellevue

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$53,768	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$61,296	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$63,446	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$70,974

How Bellevue Compares

vs. Nebraska Median

State median: $51,700/yr

+4% (+$2,068)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-1% (-$460)

Omaha

Est. median: $55,319/yr

+$1,551

Lincoln

Est. median: $53,251/yr

-$517

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