Columbus, Ohio · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Columbus, Ohio, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,828 at the 25th percentile to $76,975 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$42,828
Median
$57,876
75th Percentile
$76,975
vs. State Median
+6%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $40,513 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $50,931 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
1
active positions
Salary Range
$64,480
to $76,960
Avg Posted Salary
$70,720
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: ~$61,376/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$66,376/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$62,076/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $57,876 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $65,979 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $68,294 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $76,396 |
vs. Ohio Median
State median: $54,600/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $58,422/yr
Est. median: $56,784/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
| $57,876 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $66,557 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $74,081 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Columbus median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$59,876/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Columbus wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $54,403 |
Est. median: $52,962/yr
