Idaho
HVAC/R Technician pay in Idaho
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Idaho: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 27 listed training programs.
- $60,010Average pay (state)
- $38,660Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $56,240Median pay (state)
- $80,780Top 10% earn over
4,550 jobs in Idaho · 27 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Idaho
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $38,660 | $47,250 | $56,240 | $67,030 | $80,780 | $60,010 | 4,550 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $43,430 | $48,450 | $58,800 | $73,830 | $81,890 | $61,780 | 570 |
| Boise City, ID | $41,010 | $47,510 | $57,270 | $66,020 | $80,540 | $61,000 | 2,270 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $38,290 | $46,230 | $55,420 | $64,200 | $75,140 | $56,550 | 230 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $37,590 | $46,540 | $51,080 | $60,870 | $76,550 | $56,260 | 260 |
| Pocatello, ID | $37,200 | $44,820 | $50,940 | $73,770 | $81,590 | $57,880 | 190 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,470 | $42,850 | $49,880 | $63,060 | $72,240 | $52,820 | 100 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $37,810 | $45,810 | $49,190 | $66,110 | $80,720 | $58,360 | 390 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Idaho
We matched 27 programs in Idaho: 8 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Idaho Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Idaho Falls, ID | Associate degree | 0 | $3,630–$7,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| College of Southern Idaho Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Twin Falls, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| College of Southern Idaho Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Twin Falls, ID | Associate degree | 6 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| College of Southern Idaho Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Twin Falls, ID | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 18 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Lewis-Clark State College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lewiston, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,876–$22,798 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Lewis-Clark State College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lewiston, ID | Associate degree | 3 | $7,876–$22,798 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| North Idaho College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,528–$8,880 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| North Idaho College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,528–$8,880 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Alliance Air Heating & Cooling | Coeur d'Alene, ID | 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.