How does Portsmouth HVAC pay compare to the New Hampshire average?

Portsmouth HVAC technicians earn $63,344/year, which is $4,144 above the New Hampshire state median of $59,200 (+7%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Portsmouth?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Portsmouth are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$71,844), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Portsmouth, New Hampshire · HVAC Technician Salary

$63,344/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The median HVAC technician salary in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is $63,344 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $46,875 and $84,248 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $46,875 at the 25th percentile to $84,248 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$46,875

Median

$63,344

75th Percentile

$84,248

vs. State Median

+7%

Salary by Experience Level in Portsmouth

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$44,341	$21/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$55,743	$27/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

$44,341

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$55,743

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Portsmouth

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$66,844/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$71,844/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$67,544/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Portsmouth

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$63,344	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$72,212	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$74,746	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$83,614

How Portsmouth Compares

vs. New Hampshire Median

State median: $59,200/yr

+7% (+$4,144)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+17% (+$9,116)

Nashua

Est. median: $64,528/yr

+$1,184

Manchester

Est. median: $62,160/yr

-$1,184

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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 New Hampshire:

Nashua — $64,528 Manchester — $62,160 Concord — $60,384 ← New Hampshire overview

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