Buffalo, New York · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Buffalo, New York, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $46,536 at the 25th percentile to $83,638 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$46,536
Median
$62,886
75th Percentile
$83,638
vs. State Median
-6%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $44,020 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $55,340 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
1
active positions
Salary Range
$64,543
to $101,524
Avg Posted Salary
$83,034
midpoint avg/yr
Live data from HVACJobs.IO listings — refreshed every 24 hours. Salary range reflects annual equivalent across all active listings.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$66,386/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$71,386/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$67,086/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $62,886 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $71,690 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $74,205 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $83,010 |
vs. New York Median
State median: $66,900/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $85,632/yr
Est. median: $68,907/yr
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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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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026
| $62,886 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $72,319 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $80,494 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Buffalo median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$64,886/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Buffalo wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $59,113 |
Est. median: $64,224/yr
