New Jersey · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Jersey, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $48,248 at the 25th percentile to $86,716 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$48,248
Median
$65,200
75th Percentile
$86,716
National Rank
#7 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $45,640 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $57,376 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
8
active positions
Salary Range
$43,680
to $137,128
Avg Posted Salary
$92,880
midpoint avg/yr
| Job Type | Listings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 7 | $99,908 |
| Apprentice | 1 | $43,680 |
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$68,700/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$73,700/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$69,400/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $65,200 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $74,328 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $76,936 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $86,064 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | $75,632 |
| Newark | $74,328 |
| Princeton | $71,720 |
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · New Jersey ranks #7 of 51 states
Median: $65,800/yr
Median: $63,700/yr
Median: $66,900/yr
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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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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $65,200 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $74,980 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $83,456 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the New Jersey median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Live data from HVACJobs.IO listings — refreshed every 24 hours. Salary range reflects annual equivalent across all active listings.
With cert: ~$67,200/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the New Jersey wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $61,288 |
| Trenton | $69,112 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $63,100/yr
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