Vermont · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Vermont, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $41,514 at the 25th percentile to $74,613 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$41,514
Median
$56,100
75th Percentile
$74,613
National Rank
#21 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $39,270 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $49,368 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Vermont right now.
Browse all Vermont HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$59,600/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$64,600/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$60,300/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $56,100 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $63,954 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $66,198 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $74,052 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Burlington | $60,027 |
| Stowe | $58,905 |
| Montpelier | $57,783 |
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · Vermont ranks #21 of 51 states
Median: $56,100/yr
Median: $56,300/yr
Median: $55,900/yr
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. 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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EPA 608, state contractor licenses, NATE certification, and more.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $56,100 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $64,515 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $71,808 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Vermont median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$58,100/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Vermont wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $52,734 |
| Rutland | $53,856 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $55,800/yr
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