New York · HVAC Technician Salary
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
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $46,830 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $58,872 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs | $66,900 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $76,935 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $85,632 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the New York median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$70,400/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$75,400/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$71,100/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.
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $66,900 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $76,266 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $78,942 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $88,308 |
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $62,886 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| New York City | $85,632 |
| Albany | $68,907 |
| Rochester | $64,224 |
| Buffalo | $62,886 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · New York ranks #5 of 51 states
Median: $65,800/yr
Median: $68,400/yr
Median: $65,200/yr
Median: $68,700/yr
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026