Norman, Oklahoma · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Norman, Oklahoma, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $35,678 at the 25th percentile to $64,123 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$35,678
Median
$48,213
75th Percentile
$64,123
vs. State Median
-1%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $33,749 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $42,427 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Norman right now.
See all Oklahoma HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$51,713/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$56,713/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$52,413/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $48,213 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $54,963 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $56,891 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $63,641 |
vs. Oklahoma Median
State median: $48,700/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $51,622/yr
Est. median: $50,648/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
| $48,213 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $55,445 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $61,713 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Norman median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$50,213/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Norman wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $45,320 |
Est. median: $49,674/yr
