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

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

How does experience change an HVAC Service Technician's salary?

An HVAC Service Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,684 for beginners, reaching about $60,667 at mid-level, and approach $63,430 for experts.

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

HVAC Service Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HVAC Service Technician roles are District of Columbia $66,760, California $66,506, Massachusetts $65,620. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for HVAC Service Technician level roles vary by specialization: hvac residential service technician: $71,003; HVAC Installation Technician III: $67,600; HVAC Maintenance Technician III: $67,540; HVAC Mechanic III: $67,533; HVAC Installation Technician II: $61,000.

HVAC Service Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an HVAC Service Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an HVAC Service Technician in Delaware is $61,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,316
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,169 to $66,429
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,803

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HVAC Service Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,429	$5,536	$1,277	$32
Average	$61,062	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$55,169	$4,597	$1,061	$27

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Key Factors That Influence HVAC Service Technician Salaries

An HVAC Service 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 Service Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an HVAC Service 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): $58,684
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,864
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,667
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,640
Expert (over 8 years): $63,430

Levels	Salary
Entry Level HVAC Service Technician	$58,684
Intermediate Level HVAC Service Technician	$58,864
Senior Level HVAC Service Technician	$60,667
Specialist Level HVAC Service Technician	$62,640
Expert Level HVAC Service Technician	$63,430

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How Do HVAC Service 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 Service Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,760.
California: $66,506.
Massachusetts: $65,620.

District of Columbia $66,760 California $66,506 Massachusetts $65,620 Washington $65,379 New Jersey $65,355 Alaska $65,270 Connecticut $64,438 New York $64,101

Hawaii $63,021 Rhode Island $62,515 Maryland $62,171 Minnesota $61,701 Colorado $61,520 Illinois $61,460 Oregon $61,230 Delaware $61,062

New Hampshire $60,956 Virginia $60,718 Pennsylvania $60,025 Nevada $59,675 North Dakota $59,560 Michigan $59,379 Wisconsin $59,313 Vermont $59,180

Texas $58,813 Maine $58,789 Arizona $58,752 Ohio $58,710 Georgia $58,155 Indiana $57,878 Wyoming $57,824 Utah $57,739

Iowa $57,703 Kansas $57,414 Louisiana $57,329 North Carolina $57,299 Missouri $57,287 Florida $57,052 Montana $56,925 Nebraska $56,805

Kentucky $56,738 South Carolina $56,497 Tennessee $56,347 Idaho $56,286 New Mexico $55,846 Oklahoma $55,750 Alabama $55,394 South Dakota $54,797

Arkansas $54,471 West Virginia $54,296 Mississippi $53,772

Top Paying Cities for HVAC Service 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: $63,196
Little Creek: $62,611
Magnolia: $62,871

Lincoln, DE $63,196 Little Creek, DE $62,611 Magnolia, DE $62,871 Milford, DE $63,196 Marydel, DE $62,376 Millsboro, DE $63,196 Millville, DE $63,618 Milton, DE $63,196

Nassau, DE $63,196 Ocean View, DE $63,618 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,618 Seaford, DE $62,533 Selbyville, DE $63,618 Smyrna, DE $62,304 Viola, DE $62,871 Woodside, DE $62,690

Bear, DE $61,846 Newark, DE $61,870 Claymont, DE $61,918 Delaware City, DE $61,870 Hockessin, DE $61,918 Kirkwood, DE $61,870 Middletown, DE $62,177 Montchanin, DE $61,918

New Castle, DE $61,918 Odessa, DE $62,262 Port Penn, DE $61,701 Rockland, DE $61,918 Saint Georges, DE $61,870 Townsend, DE $62,171 Winterthur, DE $61,918 Lewes, DE $63,196

Wilmington, DE $61,918 Dover, DE $62,581 Dover Afb, DE $62,726 Bethany Beach, DE $63,618 Bethel, DE $62,533 Bridgeville, DE $63,196 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,647 Cheswold, DE $62,436

Clayton, DE $62,280 Dagsboro, DE $63,618 Delmar, DE $62,533 Ellendale, DE $63,196 Felton, DE $63,196 Fenwick Island, DE $63,618 Frankford, DE $63,618 Frederica, DE $63,196

Georgetown, DE $63,196 Greenwood, DE $63,196 Harbeson, DE $63,196 Harrington, DE $63,196 Hartly, DE $62,249 Houston, DE $63,196 Kenton, DE $62,280 Laurel, DE $62,533

Yorklyn, DE $61,918

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

Understanding how an HVAC Service 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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$55,169

Average $61,062/year

$66,429

$4,597

Average $5,088/month

$5,536

$1,061

Average $1,174/week

$1,277

$27

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,429	$5,536	$1,277	$32
Average	$61,062	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$55,169	$4,597	$1,061	$27

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