Indiana
HVAC/R Technician pay in Indiana
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Indiana: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 74 listed training programs.
- $65,110Average pay (state)
- $40,460Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,430Median pay (state)
- $97,800Top 10% earn over
8,530 jobs in Indiana · 74 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $40,460 | $48,530 | $60,430 | $79,220 | $97,800 | $65,110 | 8,530 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,460 | $61,050 | $77,960 | $96,790 | $117,940 | $79,340 | 7,210 |
| Kokomo, IN | $44,460 | $48,640 | $64,800 | $96,660 | $97,830 | $70,510 | 170 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,750 | $48,770 | $62,240 | $78,500 | $96,400 | $65,290 | 2,950 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $45,540 | $49,990 | $62,160 | $87,880 | $98,740 | $68,700 | 3,080 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $41,040 | $48,700 | $61,430 | $73,290 | $86,390 | $62,180 | 230 |
| Bloomington, IN | $38,850 | $48,180 | $60,920 | $93,540 | $96,450 | $65,560 | 180 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,450 | $48,400 | $60,830 | $85,130 | $96,980 | $65,910 | 870 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $45,200 | $48,740 | $60,810 | $68,120 | $93,730 | $62,100 | 90 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $37,440 | $49,170 | $59,590 | $78,270 | $99,690 | $63,230 | 240 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,660 | $46,840 | $59,500 | $78,230 | $96,770 | $62,300 | 490 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,660 | $47,710 | $59,460 | $81,340 | $97,500 | $64,080 | 370 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,870 | $48,220 | $58,930 | $68,210 | $78,740 | $60,030 | 1,890 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Indiana
We matched 74 programs in Indiana: 5 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Indianapolis Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $15,929 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 168 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 86 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 178 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Vincennes University Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Associate degree | 0 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| A+ Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, LLC | Mishawaka, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Absolute Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, LLC | Walkerton, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Advanced Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Inc. DBA Miller's Plumbing Inc | Pleasant Lake, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| B & W Plumbing and Heating Co. | Indianapolis, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Bassett Services Heating and Cooling LLC | Plainfield, IN | 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.