New Hampshire · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Hampshire, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $43,808 at the 25th percentile to $78,736 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$43,808
Median
$59,200
75th Percentile
$78,736
National Rank
#14 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $41,440 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $52,096 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
1
active positions
Salary Range
$79,040
to $91,520
Avg Posted Salary
$85,280
midpoint avg/yr
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Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$62,700/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$67,700/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$63,400/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $59,200 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $67,488 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $69,856 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $78,144 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Nashua | $64,528 |
| Portsmouth | $63,344 |
| Manchester | $62,160 |
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. 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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EPA 608, state contractor licenses, NATE certification, and more.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $59,200 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $68,080 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $75,776 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the New Hampshire median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$61,200/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the New Hampshire wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $55,648 |
| Concord | $60,384 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $57,200/yr
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