Ohio
HVAC/R Technician pay in Ohio
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Ohio: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 63 listed training programs.
- $66,000Average pay (state)
- $38,630Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,510Median pay (state)
- $98,310Top 10% earn over
14,150 jobs in Ohio · 63 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $38,630 | $48,410 | $62,510 | $78,190 | $98,310 | $66,000 | 14,150 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $40,680 | $49,030 | $64,440 | $80,870 | $100,590 | $68,730 | 3,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,220 | $50,030 | $62,790 | $78,360 | $98,310 | $66,940 | 2,610 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,940 | $49,230 | $62,670 | $74,740 | $93,280 | $63,540 | 80 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $38,630 | $48,420 | $62,500 | $78,190 | $96,620 | $65,880 | 1,090 |
| Toledo, OH | $38,610 | $49,020 | $62,460 | $78,910 | $99,740 | $67,560 | 650 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,750 | $48,770 | $62,240 | $78,500 | $96,400 | $65,290 | 2,950 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $36,590 | $46,570 | $61,260 | $77,280 | $95,570 | $64,370 | 370 |
| Akron, OH | $38,240 | $48,690 | $61,090 | $76,500 | $96,690 | $64,000 | 850 |
| Sandusky, OH | $38,700 | $47,800 | $61,040 | $75,560 | $94,400 | $62,590 | 120 |
| Lima, OH | $39,210 | $47,830 | $60,950 | $66,040 | $77,530 | $60,410 | 160 |
| Mansfield, OH | $36,280 | $43,210 | $59,010 | $76,380 | $92,850 | $61,670 | 130 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $37,110 | $46,320 | $58,910 | $74,970 | $91,920 | $60,310 | 420 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Ohio
We matched 63 programs in Ohio: 52 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Career Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 12 | $935 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Ashland, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $6,810 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Jefferson, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 25 | $14,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Auburn Career Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Concord Twp, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 19 | $8,669 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Belmont College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | St Clairsville, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $4,938–$7,440 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Belmont College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | St Clairsville, OH | Associate degree | 8 | $4,938–$7,440 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rio Grande, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $15,202 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Buckeye Joint Vocational School Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | New Philadelphia, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $11,850 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Monroe, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 30 | $10,150 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Newark, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $852 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | 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.