Ohio · HVAC Technician Salary
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
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $38,220 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $48,048 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs | $54,600 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $62,790 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $69,888 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Ohio median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$58,100/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$63,100/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$58,800/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.
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $54,600 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $62,244 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $64,428 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $72,072 |
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $51,324 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $58,422 |
| Columbus | $57,876 |
| Cleveland | $56,784 |
| Dayton | $52,962 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · Ohio ranks #25 of 51 states
Median: $53,900/yr
Median: $53,900/yr
Median: $55,400/yr
Median: $53,700/yr
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026