Oklahoma
HVAC/R Technician pay in Oklahoma
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Oklahoma: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 36 listed training programs.
- $57,640Average pay (state)
- $36,050Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $57,560Median pay (state)
- $79,660Top 10% earn over
5,650 jobs in Oklahoma · 36 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $36,050 | $44,190 | $57,560 | $72,110 | $79,660 | $57,640 | 5,650 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | $36,740 | $50,330 | $72,980 | $73,960 | $74,310 | $63,350 | 280 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,160 | $44,970 | $60,120 | $72,960 | $83,530 | $60,040 | 2,120 |
| Tulsa, OK | $37,170 | $44,190 | $58,750 | $72,890 | $78,390 | $58,220 | 1,620 |
| Enid, OK | $36,390 | $40,300 | $54,290 | $67,940 | $79,900 | $56,560 | 150 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $36,020 | $41,430 | $48,160 | $57,570 | $64,450 | $49,780 | 410 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Oklahoma
We matched 36 programs in Oklahoma: 27 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autry Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Enid, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $4,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Cobb, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $2,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | El Reno, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 35 | $4,562 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Drumright, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $2,659 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Choctaw, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $4,090 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Choctaw, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 21 | $4,090 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Shawnee, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $5,682 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lawton, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $5,959 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Green Country Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Okmulgee, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $2,900 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Muskogee, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 96 | $4,783 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.