New York
HVAC/R Technician pay in New York
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in New York: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 13 metro areas, plus job counts and 43 listed training programs.
- $74,760Average pay (state)
- $48,560Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,430Median pay (state)
- $100,680Top 10% earn over
24,430 jobs in New York · 43 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,560 | $59,720 | $74,430 | $88,130 | $100,680 | $74,760 | 24,430 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,690 | $61,350 | $77,990 | $93,340 | $108,780 | $79,730 | 21,820 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,320 | $54,700 | $66,600 | $78,750 | $96,780 | $68,990 | 970 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,510 | $56,160 | $66,040 | $78,590 | $97,810 | $69,660 | 1,450 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $43,370 | $54,510 | $65,530 | $80,320 | $92,900 | $68,190 | 1,150 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,960 | $51,590 | $64,690 | $79,080 | $92,450 | $66,040 | 120 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,860 | $50,890 | $63,570 | $79,020 | $91,190 | $66,710 | 1,850 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $42,180 | $49,910 | $62,850 | $71,920 | $83,560 | $63,230 | 130 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,570 | $53,400 | $62,400 | $77,490 | $84,720 | $66,130 | 80 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $39,240 | $49,900 | $62,180 | $77,640 | $91,820 | $65,320 | 1,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,650 | $51,310 | $62,020 | $74,870 | $87,710 | $65,280 | 380 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $43,220 | $50,090 | $61,880 | $76,150 | $89,990 | $63,830 | 260 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,900 | $47,880 | $61,470 | $77,020 | $92,110 | $63,900 | 260 |
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Programs
Top training programs in New York
We matched 43 programs in New York: 23 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Technical School Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 196 | $18,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Career School of NY Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Staten Island, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 38 | $7,630 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Brooklyn, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,332–$15,282 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Dutchess Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Poughkeepsie, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,920–$11,170 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Copiague, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 109 | $11,530 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Erie 1 BOCES Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | West Seneca, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $16,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Erie Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Buffalo, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $6,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Johnstown, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,198–$6,798 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Troy, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Troy, NY | Associate degree | 39 | $6,796–$11,852 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.