Mississippi
HVAC/R Technician pay in Mississippi
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Mississippi: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 27 listed training programs.
- $53,020Average pay (state)
- $36,160Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $48,680Median pay (state)
- $76,240Top 10% earn over
2,700 jobs in Mississippi · 27 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $36,160 | $39,630 | $48,680 | $61,390 | $76,240 | $53,020 | 2,700 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,820 | $47,350 | $56,780 | $72,480 | $87,650 | $60,300 | 1,740 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,380 | $42,120 | $52,060 | $62,280 | $78,730 | $54,440 | 770 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $36,260 | $40,600 | $48,230 | $60,640 | $74,690 | $52,520 | 330 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,140 | $39,550 | $46,590 | $57,930 | $71,720 | $50,550 | 100 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Mississippi
We matched 27 programs in Mississippi: 27 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clarksdale, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $3,993 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Coahoma Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clarksdale, MS | Associate degree | 5 | $3,993 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Wesson, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Wesson, MS | Associate degree | 10 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Wesson, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Horn Lake, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 213 | $16,292 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| East Central Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Decatur, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,660–$6,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| East Central Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Decatur, MS | Associate degree | 4 | $4,660–$6,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Hinds Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Raymond, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 67 | $4,350–$7,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Hinds Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Raymond, MS | Associate degree | 10 | $4,350–$7,400 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.