How does Burlington HVAC pay compare to the Vermont average?

Burlington HVAC technicians earn $60,027/year, which is $3,927 above the Vermont state median of $56,100 (+7%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Burlington?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Burlington are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$68,527), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Burlington, Vermont · HVAC Technician Salary

$60,027/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Burlington, Vermont?

The median HVAC technician salary in Burlington, Vermont is $60,027 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $44,420 and $79,836 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Burlington, Vermont, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,420 at the 25th percentile to $79,836 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$44,420

Median

$60,027

75th Percentile

$79,836

vs. State Median

+7%

Salary by Experience Level in Burlington

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$42,019	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$52,824	$25/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$42,019

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$52,824

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Burlington

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$63,527/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$68,527/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$64,227/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Burlington

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$60,027	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$68,431	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$70,832	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$79,236

How Burlington Compares

vs. Vermont Median

State median: $56,100/yr

+7% (+$3,927)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+11% (+$5,799)

Stowe

Est. median: $58,905/yr

-$1,122

Montpelier

Est. median: $57,783/yr

-$2,244

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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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Other cities in Vermont:

Stowe — $58,905 Montpelier — $57,783 Rutland — $53,856 ← Vermont overview

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