Maryland
HVAC/R Technician pay in Maryland
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Maryland: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 6 metro areas, plus job counts and 22 listed training programs.
- $73,820Average pay (state)
- $46,180Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $70,020Median pay (state)
- $106,740Top 10% earn over
8,560 jobs in Maryland · 22 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Maryland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $46,180 | $56,280 | $70,020 | $95,790 | $106,740 | $73,820 | 8,560 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $46,920 | $57,670 | $71,920 | $89,240 | $105,180 | $73,740 | 8,730 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,510 | $52,000 | $64,580 | $79,030 | $100,800 | $69,440 | 8,610 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $45,040 | $53,130 | $63,180 | $84,950 | $103,320 | $70,450 | 3,960 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $43,130 | $52,040 | $61,840 | $84,960 | $112,290 | $70,160 | 350 |
| Salisbury, MD | $43,690 | $48,470 | $61,220 | $76,440 | $98,140 | $65,670 | 160 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $38,040 | $46,350 | $58,410 | $72,110 | $87,790 | $60,820 | 280 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Maryland
We matched 22 programs in Maryland: 8 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career-Baltimore Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Baltimore, MD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $12,414 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Community College of Baltimore County Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Baltimore, MD | Associate degree | 8 | $4,536–$11,114 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Community College of Baltimore County Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Baltimore, MD | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,536–$11,114 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Columbia, MD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 177 | $37,766 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Montgomery College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rockville, MD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,394–$14,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Montgomery College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rockville, MD | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $5,394–$14,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| North American Trade Schools Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Baltimore, MD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 36 | $5,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Salisbury, MD | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,912–$8,832 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland | Severna Park, MD | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| 1st Service Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Company, Inc. | Berlin, MD | 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.