How does Allentown HVAC pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Allentown HVAC technicians earn $57,018/year, which is $1,118 above the Pennsylvania state median of $55,900 (+2%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Allentown?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Allentown are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$65,518), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Allentown, Pennsylvania · HVAC Technician Salary

$57,018/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

The median HVAC technician salary in Allentown, Pennsylvania is $57,018 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $42,193 and $75,834 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Allentown, Pennsylvania, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,193 at the 25th percentile to $75,834 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$42,193

Median

$57,018

75th Percentile

$75,834

vs. State Median

+2%

Salary by Experience Level in Allentown

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$39,913	$19/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$50,176	$24/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$57,018	$27/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$65,571	$32/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$72,983	$35/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Allentown

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$60,518/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$65,518/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$61,218/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$59,018/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Allentown

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$57,018	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$65,001	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$67,281	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$75,264	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$53,597	-6%

How Allentown Compares

vs. Pennsylvania Median

State median: $55,900/yr

+2% (+$1,118)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+5% (+$2,790)

Philadelphia

Est. median: $62,049/yr

+$5,031

Pittsburgh

Est. median: $59,254/yr

+$2,236

Harrisburg

Est. median: $55,341/yr

-$1,677

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026