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title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Nebraska: Pay & Jobs"
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description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Nebraska: BLS average $61,050 (all experience levels), median $59,850, bottom 10% $43,540. 15 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 *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.

- **$61,050** Average pay (state)
- **$43,540** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$59,850** Median pay (state)
- **$81,110** Top 10% earn over

3,020 jobs in Nebraska · 15 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

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 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### 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 |
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.

[**Nebraska HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/ne/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/)

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](https://www.cccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.cccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.cccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.mccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.mccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.mccneb.edu/) 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](https://www.mpcc.edu/) 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](https://www.mpcc.edu/) 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](https://www.mpcc.edu/) 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](https://northeast.edu/) 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 |
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.

Related resources

## 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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