What is the average HVAC technician salary in New York?

The median HVAC technician salary in New York is $66,900 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $49,506 and $88,977 annually.

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

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in New York, bringing total annual earnings to around $70,400. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $75,400.

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

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in New York, with an estimated median of $88,308 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 York HVAC salary compare to the national average?

New York HVAC technicians earn $66,900/year, which is $12,672 above the national median of $54,228 (+23%). New York ranks #5 out of 51 states and territories.

New York · HVAC Technician Salary

$66,900/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in New York, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $49,506 at the 25th percentile to $88,977 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$49,506

Median

$66,900

75th Percentile

$88,977

National Rank

#5 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in New York

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$46,830	$23/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$58,872	$28/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$66,900	$32/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$76,935	$37/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$85,632	$41/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in New York

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$70,400/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$75,400/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$71,100/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$68,900/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in New York

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$66,900	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$76,266	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$78,942	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$88,308	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$62,886	-6%

Top Paying Cities in New York

City / Metro	Est. Median	vs. State Median
New York City	$85,632	+$18,732
Albany	$68,907	+$2,007
Rochester	$64,224	-$2,676
Buffalo	$62,886	-$4,014

City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.

How New York Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · New York ranks #5 of 51 states

+23% (+$12,672)

Connecticut

Median: $65,800/yr

-$1,100

Massachusetts

Median: $68,400/yr

+$1,500

New Jersey

Median: $65,200/yr

-$1,700

Washington D.C.

Median: $68,700/yr

+$1,800

Highest-paying states vs New York

Illinois$72,100+$5,200

Washington$70,200+$3,300

Washington D.C.$68,700+$1,800

Massachusetts$68,400+$1,500

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Compare with other states:

Connecticut — $65,800 Massachusetts — $68,400 New Jersey — $65,200 Washington D.C. — $68,700

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