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title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Kansas: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/kansas/
description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Kansas: BLS average $61,470 (all experience levels), median $60,460, bottom 10% $43,660. 27 listed programs."
updated: 2026-11-03
wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15"
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# HVAC/R Technician pay in *Kansas*

What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Kansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 27 listed training programs.

- **$61,470** Average pay (state)
- **$43,660** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$60,460** Median pay (state)
- **$83,500** Top 10% earn over

3,770 jobs in Kansas · 27 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

BLS wage data

## HVAC/R Technician pay in Kansas

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kansas | $43,660 | $49,030 | $60,460 | $72,830 | $83,500 | $61,470 | 3,770 |
| 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Topeka, KS | $46,610 | $53,420 | $64,480 | $75,540 | $82,060 | $64,740 | 220 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,620 | $50,210 | $62,680 | $76,310 | $88,760 | $64,870 | 3,010 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $42,630 | $46,010 | $61,910 | $74,320 | $85,880 | $63,220 | 170 |
| Wichita, KS | $44,580 | $49,430 | $59,520 | $75,480 | $84,780 | $62,680 | 880 |
| Lawrence, KS | $48,230 | $48,890 | $59,390 | $65,060 | $82,570 | $60,630 | 130 |
| Manhattan, KS | $40,670 | $48,140 | $58,000 | $70,080 | $82,040 | $59,730 | 150 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $38,560 | $47,460 | $55,360 | $61,830 | $81,980 | $56,410 | 210 |
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.

[**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/)

Programs

## Top training programs in Kansas

We matched 27 programs in Kansas: 21 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 6 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dodge City Community College](https://dc3.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dodge City, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Dodge City Community College](https://dc3.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dodge City, KS | Associate degree | 5 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Fort Hays Tech North Central](https://www.fhtechnc.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Beloit, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $7,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Fort Scott Community College](https://www.fortscott.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Scott, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $3,570–$4,620 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Fort Scott Community College](https://www.fortscott.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Scott, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $3,570–$4,620 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Highland Community College](https://www.highlandcc.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Highland, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,650 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Johnson County Community College](https://www.jccc.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Overland Park, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $2,424–$5,688 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Johnson County Community College](https://www.jccc.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Overland Park, KS | Associate degree | 4 | $2,424–$5,688 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Kansas City Kansas Community College](https://www.kckcc.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Kansas City, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $3,210–$7,035 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| [Manhattan Area Technical College](https://manhattantech.edu/) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Manhattan, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $10,740 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.

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## 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.

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