HVAC/R Technician pay in Connecticut
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Connecticut: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 270 listed training programs.
- $73,590Average pay (state)
- $45,280Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,610Median pay (state)
- $100,160Top 10% earn over
3,800 jobs in Connecticut · 270 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Connecticut
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $45,280 | $60,360 | $76,610 | $86,650 | $100,160 | $73,590 | 3,800 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $45,230 | $62,210 | $77,490 | $89,570 | $100,360 | $75,390 | 1,050 |
| New Haven, CT | $43,200 | $60,460 | $76,880 | $97,050 | $101,930 | $75,310 | 550 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,190 | $60,880 | $76,180 | $85,510 | $100,430 | $73,610 | 1,320 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $45,840 | $59,030 | $74,990 | $78,730 | $94,130 | $69,830 | 250 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $44,850 | $58,760 | $72,710 | $78,370 | $94,390 | $69,980 | 390 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Connecticut
We matched 270 programs in Connecticut: 5 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 265 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Management Training Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Waterbury, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $22,227 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | East Windsor, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 77 | $37,766 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | New Britain, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 59 | $35,621 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Porter & Chester Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bridgeport, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 162 | $13,748 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Hamden, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 41 | $14,337 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| A & B Cooling & Heating Corp. | South Windsor, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| A & N Plumbing & Heating, LLC | New Canaan, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| A & S Nathan Heating & Cooling, LLC | Ansonia, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| A + Plumbing & Heating, LLC | West Haven, CT, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC | East Granby, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.