Nebraska
HVAC/R Technician pay in Nebraska
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Nebraska: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 15 listed training programs.
- $61,050Average pay (state)
- $43,540Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,850Median pay (state)
- $81,110Top 10% earn over
3,020 jobs in Nebraska · 15 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $43,540 | $47,760 | $59,850 | $74,160 | $81,110 | $61,050 | 3,020 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45,610 | $47,920 | $62,570 | $76,550 | $83,640 | $63,330 | 1,600 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $39,330 | $49,010 | $59,840 | $74,730 | $81,880 | $61,880 | 200 |
| Lincoln, NE | $41,750 | $47,240 | $59,350 | $73,770 | $80,860 | $59,810 | 490 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,710 | $47,730 | $58,070 | $68,020 | $76,000 | $57,270 | 80 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Nebraska
We matched 15 programs in Nebraska: 12 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 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 Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Associate degree | 2 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Omaha, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 40 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Omaha, NE | Associate degree | 33 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Omaha, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 67 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Associate degree | 5 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Northeast Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Norfolk, NE | Associate degree | 11 | $3,930–$5,220 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.