Maine
HVAC/R Technician pay in Maine
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Maine: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 3 metro areas, plus job counts and 17 listed training programs.
- $65,300Average pay (state)
- $47,090Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,170Median pay (state)
- $82,090Top 10% earn over
2,250 jobs in Maine · 17 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $47,090 | $57,240 | $63,170 | $76,920 | $82,090 | $65,300 | 2,250 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $49,130 | $58,640 | $67,180 | $80,400 | $86,910 | $68,120 | 160 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $51,970 | $59,770 | $64,090 | $78,640 | $80,960 | $67,900 | 920 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,970 | $50,830 | $61,430 | $72,170 | $80,080 | $61,820 | 210 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Maine
We matched 17 programs in Maine: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Auburn, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,140–$7,020 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Auburn, ME | Associate degree | 8 | $4,140–$7,020 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bangor, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bangor, ME | Associate degree | 8 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairfield, ME | Associate degree | 3 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairfield, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Northeast Technical Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Scarborough, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 76 | $17,982 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Northern Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Presque Isle, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Southern Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | South Portland, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Southern Maine Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | South Portland, ME | Associate degree | 10 | $4,156–$7,036 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.