Georgia
HVAC/R Technician pay in Georgia
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Georgia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 66 listed training programs.
- $57,080Average pay (state)
- $36,990Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $56,390Median pay (state)
- $79,130Top 10% earn over
12,290 jobs in Georgia · 66 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $36,990 | $46,250 | $56,390 | $66,180 | $79,130 | $57,080 | 12,290 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $36,960 | $47,880 | $65,560 | $65,850 | $65,850 | $57,670 | 150 |
| Hinesville, GA | $31,350 | $47,900 | $59,910 | $63,300 | $63,300 | $55,700 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $38,310 | $47,530 | $58,970 | $74,690 | $82,740 | $60,460 | 7,060 |
| Gainesville, GA | $37,540 | $46,640 | $53,310 | $64,090 | $73,610 | $55,690 | 330 |
| Rome, GA | $35,120 | $43,880 | $52,040 | $76,140 | $76,140 | $55,470 | 80 |
| Savannah, GA | $36,940 | $46,120 | $51,770 | $63,230 | $76,860 | $55,530 | 450 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,160 | $46,590 | $50,950 | $63,800 | $77,020 | $56,010 | 850 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $32,600 | $40,670 | $49,920 | $62,380 | $75,810 | $52,760 | 140 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $36,430 | $44,530 | $48,980 | $62,000 | $69,090 | $52,690 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $36,240 | $39,010 | $48,900 | $60,800 | $72,850 | $51,910 | 620 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $35,790 | $40,670 | $48,890 | $60,490 | $69,010 | $50,880 | 240 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $36,600 | $45,750 | $48,670 | $68,060 | $74,650 | $54,630 | 220 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Georgia
We matched 66 programs in Georgia: 64 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albany, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Albany Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Athens Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Athens, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Athens Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Athens, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 62 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Atlanta Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Atlanta Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 96 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Augusta Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Augusta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Augusta Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Augusta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 30 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Georgia Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Warner Robins, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $3,448–$6,016 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Georgia Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Warner Robins, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 151 | $3,448–$6,016 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
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.