What is the average HVAC technician salary in New Hampshire?

The median HVAC technician salary in New Hampshire is $59,200 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $43,808 and $78,736 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in New Hampshire?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in New Hampshire, bringing total annual earnings to around $62,700. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $67,700.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in New Hampshire?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in New Hampshire, with an estimated median of $78,144 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does New Hampshire HVAC salary compare to the national average?

New Hampshire HVAC technicians earn $59,200/year, which is $4,972 above the national median of $54,228 (+9%). New Hampshire ranks #14 out of 51 states and territories.

New Hampshire · HVAC Technician Salary

$59,200/year

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

Salary by Experience Level in New Hampshire

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$41,440	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$52,096	$25/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$59,200	$28/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$68,080	$33/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$75,776	$36/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in New Hampshire

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,700/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$67,700/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$63,400/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$61,200/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in New Hampshire

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$59,200	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$67,488	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$69,856	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$78,144	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$55,648	-6%

How New Hampshire Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · New Hampshire ranks #14 of 51 states

+9% (+$4,972)

Alaska

Median: $58,400/yr

-$800

Oregon

Median: $60,400/yr

+$1,200

Maryland

Median: $57,800/yr

-$1,400

Colorado

Median: $57,200/yr

-$2,000

Highest-paying states vs New Hampshire

Illinois$72,100+$12,900

Washington$70,200+$11,000

Washington D.C.$68,700+$9,500

Massachusetts$68,400+$9,200

New York$66,900+$7,700

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Alaska — $58,400 Oregon — $60,400 Maryland — $57,800 Colorado — $57,200

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026