Cranston, Rhode Island · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Cranston, Rhode Island, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $47,024 at the 25th percentile to $84,516 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$47,024
Median
$63,546
75th Percentile
$84,516
vs. State Median
+2%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $44,482 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $55,920 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Cranston right now.
See all Rhode Island HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$67,046/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$72,046/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$67,746/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $63,546 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $72,442 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $74,984 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $83,881 |
State median: $62,300/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $67,284/yr
Est. median: $66,038/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
| $63,546 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $73,078 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $81,339 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Cranston median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$65,546/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Cranston wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $59,733 |
Est. median: $64,169/yr
