HVAC Technician Salary in Massachusetts

HVAC Technicians in Massachusetts have a median annual salary of $77,300, which works out to about $37.16 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $61,070 to $95,070, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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HVAC Technician pay in Massachusetts at a glance

Median annual salary

$77,300

Median hourly wage

$37.16/hr

Average annual salary

$77,760

Average hourly wage

$37.38/hr

25th percentile

$61,070

75th percentile

$95,070

10th percentile

$50,820

90th percentile

$102,410

People employed

8,200

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$50,820
25th percentile
$61,070
Median percentile
$77,300
75th percentile
$95,070
90th percentile
$102,410

Massachusetts vs U.S. salary

The median salary for HVAC technician roles in Massachusetts is about 26.7% above the U.S. median of $61,010 for the same occupation.

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How much does a HVAC technician make in Massachusetts?

Half of HVAC technician roles in Massachusetts report earning more than $77,300 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $77,760 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 $61,070 and a quarter are above $95,070, 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.