--- title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Georgia: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/georgia/ description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Georgia: BLS average $57,080 (all experience levels), median $56,390, bottom 10% $36,990. 66 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [HVAC/R Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/) 4. Georgia 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. - **$57,080** Average pay (state) - **$36,990** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$56,390** Median pay (state) - **$79,130** Top 10% earn over 12,290 jobs in Georgia · 66 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/). 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Find training ## Looking for a school or apprenticeship? This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes. [**Georgia HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/ga/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/) 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](https://www.albanytech.edu/) 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](https://www.albanytech.edu/) 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](https://www.athenstech.edu/) 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](https://www.athenstech.edu/) 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](https://atlantatech.edu/) 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](https://atlantatech.edu/) 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](https://www.augustatech.edu/) 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](https://www.augustatech.edu/) 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](https://www.centralgatech.edu/) 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](https://www.centralgatech.edu/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. Related resources ## Keep researching [**HVAC technician path for veterans** Military experience, EPA 608 and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/hvac-technician/) [**GI Bill-approved HVAC/R programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/hvac/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/georgia/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.