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

An HVAC Technician's salary grows with experience: an HVAC Mechanic I (0-1 years)earns $52,638, an HVAC Technician (1-3 years)earns $61,721, an HVAC Mechanic III (3-5 years)earns $68,420, an HVAC Supervisor (5+ years)earns $80,426,

What are the highest paying states for an HVAC Technician?

HVAC Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HVAC Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,920, California $67,662, Massachusetts $66,760. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HVAC Technician roles make?

Salaries for HVAC Technician level roles vary by specialization: Master Hvac Technician: $68,263; HVAC Installation Technician II: $61,000; HVAC Maintenance Technician II: $60,940; Commercial HVAC Technician: $60,773; HVAC Maintenance Technician: $60,706.

HVAC Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an HVAC Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an HVAC Technician in Delaware is $62,123 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,555
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,147 to $67,584
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,707

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HVAC Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,584	$5,632	$1,300	$32
Average	$62,123	$5,177	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$56,147	$4,679	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence HVAC Technician Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $67,920.
California: $67,662.
Massachusetts: $66,760.

District of Columbia $67,920 California $67,662 Massachusetts $66,760 Washington $66,515 New Jersey $66,490 Alaska $66,405 Connecticut $65,558 New York $65,214

Hawaii $64,116 Rhode Island $63,601 Maryland $63,251 Minnesota $62,773 Colorado $62,589 Illinois $62,528 Oregon $62,295 Delaware $62,123

New Hampshire $62,015 Virginia $61,773 Pennsylvania $61,068 Nevada $60,712 North Dakota $60,595 Michigan $60,411 Wisconsin $60,344 Vermont $60,209

Texas $59,835 Maine $59,810 Arizona $59,773 Ohio $59,730 Georgia $59,166 Indiana $58,884 Wyoming $58,829 Utah $58,743

Iowa $58,706 Kansas $58,411 Louisiana $58,326 North Carolina $58,295 Missouri $58,283 Florida $58,043 Montana $57,915 Nebraska $57,792

Kentucky $57,724 South Carolina $57,479 Tennessee $57,326 Idaho $57,264 New Mexico $56,817 Oklahoma $56,718 Alabama $56,356 South Dakota $55,749

Arkansas $55,418 West Virginia $55,240 Mississippi $54,706

Top Paying Cities for HVAC 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: $61,843
Little Creek: $62,296
Magnolia: $62,206

Lincoln, DE $61,843 Little Creek, DE $62,296 Magnolia, DE $62,206 Milford, DE $62,000 Marydel, DE $62,102 Millsboro, DE $61,584 Millville, DE $61,679 Milton, DE $61,785

Nassau, DE $61,830 Ocean View, DE $61,668 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,787 Seaford, DE $61,822 Selbyville, DE $61,566 Smyrna, DE $62,339 Viola, DE $62,052 Woodside, DE $62,218

Bear, DE $62,075 Newark, DE $62,052 Claymont, DE $62,179 Delaware City, DE $62,114 Hockessin, DE $62,046 Kirkwood, DE $62,102 Middletown, DE $62,126 Montchanin, DE $62,060

New Castle, DE $62,069 Odessa, DE $62,157 Port Penn, DE $62,198 Rockland, DE $62,066 Saint Georges, DE $62,106 Townsend, DE $62,202 Winterthur, DE $62,074 Lewes, DE $61,809

Wilmington, DE $62,049 Dover, DE $62,296 Dover Afb, DE $61,968 Bethany Beach, DE $61,603 Bethel, DE $61,667 Bridgeville, DE $61,812 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,120 Cheswold, DE $62,276

Clayton, DE $62,277 Dagsboro, DE $61,560 Delmar, DE $61,461 Ellendale, DE $61,648 Felton, DE $61,995 Fenwick Island, DE $61,574 Frankford, DE $61,466 Frederica, DE $62,057

Georgetown, DE $61,537 Greenwood, DE $61,822 Harbeson, DE $61,603 Harrington, DE $61,917 Hartly, DE $62,109 Houston, DE $61,828 Kenton, DE $62,280 Laurel, DE $61,500

Yorklyn, DE $62,064

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

Understanding how an HVAC 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$56,147

Average $62,123/year

$67,584

$4,679

Average $5,177/month

$5,632

$1,080

Average $1,195/week

$1,300

$27

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,584	$5,632	$1,300	$32
Average	$62,123	$5,177	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$56,147	$4,679	$1,080	$27

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