HVAC Technician Salary in Connecticut

HVAC Technicians in Connecticut have a median annual salary of $76,610, which works out to about $36.83 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $60,360 to $86,650, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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HVAC Technician pay in Connecticut at a glance

Median annual salary

$76,610

Median hourly wage

$36.83/hr

Average annual salary

$73,590

Average hourly wage

$35.38/hr

25th percentile

$60,360

75th percentile

$86,650

10th percentile

$45,280

90th percentile

$100,160

People employed

3,800

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid HVAC technician roles in Connecticut.

10th percentile
$45,280
25th percentile
$60,360
Median percentile
$76,610
75th percentile
$86,650
90th percentile
$100,160

Connecticut vs U.S. salary

The median salary for HVAC technician roles in Connecticut is about 25.6% above the U.S. median of $61,010 for the same occupation.

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How much does a HVAC technician make in Connecticut?

Half of HVAC technician roles in Connecticut report earning more than $76,610 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $73,590 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $60,360 and a quarter are above $86,650, so most HVAC technician pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect HVAC technician pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.