What is the average HVAC technician salary in Ohio?

The median HVAC technician salary in Ohio is $54,600 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $40,404 and $72,618 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Ohio?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Ohio, bringing total annual earnings to around $58,100. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $63,100.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Ohio?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Ohio, with an estimated median of $72,072 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 Ohio HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Ohio HVAC technicians earn $54,600/year, which is $372 above the national median of $54,228 (+1%). Ohio ranks #25 out of 51 states and territories.

Ohio · HVAC Technician Salary

$54,600/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Ohio, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,404 at the 25th percentile to $72,618 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$40,404

Median

$54,600

75th Percentile

$72,618

National Rank

#25 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Ohio

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$38,220	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$48,048	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$54,600	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$62,790	$30/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$69,888	$34/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Ohio

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$58,100/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$63,100/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,800/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$56,600/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Ohio

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$54,600	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$62,244	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$64,428	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$72,072	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$51,324	-6%

Top Paying Cities in Ohio

City / Metro	Est. Median	vs. State Median
Cincinnati	$58,422	+$3,822
Columbus	$57,876	+$3,276
Cleveland	$56,784	+$2,184
Dayton	$52,962	-$1,638

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

How Ohio Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Ohio ranks #25 of 51 states

+1% (+$372)

Florida

Median: $53,900/yr

-$700

Wyoming

Median: $53,900/yr

-$700

Delaware

Median: $55,400/yr

+$800

Virginia

Median: $53,700/yr

-$900

Highest-paying states vs Ohio

Illinois$72,100+$17,500

Washington$70,200+$15,600

Washington D.C.$68,700+$14,100

Massachusetts$68,400+$13,800

New York$66,900+$12,300

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Compare with other states:

Florida — $53,900 Wyoming — $53,900 Delaware — $55,400 Virginia — $53,700

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