What are the main factors that influence an HVAC Controls Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for HVAC Controls Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for HVAC Controls Technician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An HVAC Controls Technician's salary?

An HVAC Controls Technician's salary grows with experience: a Facilities Mechanic Technician I (0-1 years)earns $53,927, a HVAC Controls Technician (1-3 years)earns $59,914, a Facilities Mechanic Technician III (3-5 years)earns $66,880, a Facilities Mechanic Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $76,873, a Facilities Mechanic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,207,

What are the highest paying states for an HVAC Controls Technician?

HVAC Controls Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HVAC Controls Technician roles are District of Columbia $66,165, California $65,914, Massachusetts $65,035. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HVAC Controls Technician roles make?

Salaries for HVAC Controls Technician level roles vary by specialization: Master Hvac Technician: $68,274; HVAC Controls Engineer: $64,436; HVAC Technician: $61,343; Commercial HVAC Technician: $60,772; HVAC Maintenance Technician: $60,705.

HVAC Controls Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an HVAC Controls Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an HVAC Controls Technician in Delaware is $60,517 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an HVAC Controls Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,192
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,226 to $68,722
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,497

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HVAC Controls Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,722	$5,727	$1,322	$33
Average	$60,517	$5,043	$1,164	$29
25th Percentile	$54,226	$4,519	$1,043	$26

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Key Factors That Influence HVAC Controls Technician Salaries

An HVAC Controls Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HVAC Controls Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an HVAC Controls Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,927
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,914
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,880
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,873
Expert (over 8 years): $83,207

Levels	Salary
Facilitie... Level HVAC Controls Technician	$53,927
HVAC Cont... Level HVAC Controls Technician	$59,914
Facilitie... Level HVAC Controls Technician	$66,880
Facilitie... Level HVAC Controls Technician	$76,873
Facilitie... Level HVAC Controls Technician	$83,207

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How Do HVAC Controls Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HVAC Controls Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,165.
California: $65,914.
Massachusetts: $65,035.

District of Columbia $66,165 California $65,914 Massachusetts $65,035 Washington $64,796 New Jersey $64,772 Alaska $64,688 Connecticut $63,864 New York $63,529

Hawaii $62,459 Rhode Island $61,958 Maryland $61,617 Minnesota $61,151 Colorado $60,971 Illinois $60,912 Oregon $60,685 Delaware $60,517

New Hampshire $60,412 Virginia $60,177 Pennsylvania $59,489 Nevada $59,143 North Dakota $59,029 Michigan $58,850 Wisconsin $58,784 Vermont $58,653

Texas $58,288 Maine $58,264 Arizona $58,229 Ohio $58,187 Georgia $57,637 Indiana $57,362 Wyoming $57,308 Utah $57,225

Iowa $57,189 Kansas $56,902 Louisiana $56,818 North Carolina $56,788 Missouri $56,776 Florida $56,543 Montana $56,418 Nebraska $56,298

Kentucky $56,233 South Carolina $55,994 Tennessee $55,844 Idaho $55,784 New Mexico $55,348 Oklahoma $55,253 Alabama $54,900 South Dakota $54,308

Arkansas $53,986 West Virginia $53,812 Mississippi $53,293

Top Paying Cities for HVAC Controls Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $60,245
Little Creek: $60,686
Magnolia: $60,599

Lincoln, DE $60,245 Little Creek, DE $60,686 Magnolia, DE $60,599 Milford, DE $60,398 Marydel, DE $60,497 Millsboro, DE $59,992 Millville, DE $60,085 Milton, DE $60,189

Nassau, DE $60,232 Ocean View, DE $60,075 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,190 Seaford, DE $60,224 Selbyville, DE $59,975 Smyrna, DE $60,728 Viola, DE $60,448 Woodside, DE $60,611

Bear, DE $60,471 Newark, DE $60,448 Claymont, DE $60,572 Delaware City, DE $60,508 Hockessin, DE $60,443 Kirkwood, DE $60,497 Middletown, DE $60,520 Montchanin, DE $60,456

New Castle, DE $60,465 Odessa, DE $60,550 Port Penn, DE $60,591 Rockland, DE $60,462 Saint Georges, DE $60,501 Townsend, DE $60,594 Winterthur, DE $60,470 Lewes, DE $60,212

Wilmington, DE $60,446 Dover, DE $60,686 Dover Afb, DE $60,366 Bethany Beach, DE $60,011 Bethel, DE $60,073 Bridgeville, DE $60,215 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,515 Cheswold, DE $60,666

Clayton, DE $60,668 Dagsboro, DE $59,969 Delmar, DE $59,873 Ellendale, DE $60,055 Felton, DE $60,393 Fenwick Island, DE $59,982 Frankford, DE $59,878 Frederica, DE $60,453

Georgetown, DE $59,947 Greenwood, DE $60,225 Harbeson, DE $60,011 Harrington, DE $60,317 Hartly, DE $60,504 Houston, DE $60,230 Kenton, DE $60,671 Laurel, DE $59,911

Yorklyn, DE $60,461

HVAC Controls Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HVAC Controls Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, HVAC Controls Technician positions in Telecom or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HVAC Controls Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an HVAC Controls Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$84,724	$41.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$78,673	$38.0	30%
Internet	$75,647	$36.0	25%
Financial Services	$72,621	$35.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$69,595	$33.0	15%

HVAC Controls Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an HVAC Controls Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$54,226

Average $60,517/year

$68,722

$4,519

Average $5,043/month

$5,727

$1,043

Average $1,164/week

$1,322

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,722	$5,727	$1,322	$33
Average	$60,517	$5,043	$1,164	$29
25th Percentile	$54,226	$4,519	$1,043	$26

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