Pennsylvania
HVAC/R Technician pay in Pennsylvania
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Pennsylvania: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 139 listed training programs.
- $64,880Average pay (state)
- $45,970Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,400Median pay (state)
- $89,440Top 10% earn over
15,880 jobs in Pennsylvania · 139 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $45,970 | $50,840 | $62,400 | $74,620 | $89,440 | $64,880 | 15,880 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,510 | $52,000 | $64,580 | $79,030 | $100,800 | $69,440 | 8,610 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,400 | $54,270 | $63,130 | $75,850 | $94,580 | $67,380 | 1,000 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $48,040 | $53,290 | $62,570 | $75,730 | $86,910 | $66,150 | 910 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,840 | $49,750 | $62,370 | $75,710 | $82,300 | $63,390 | 200 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,480 | $49,300 | $62,140 | $74,320 | $92,710 | $64,620 | 2,680 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $46,350 | $49,170 | $62,090 | $71,070 | $79,970 | $62,830 | 230 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $45,740 | $49,220 | $61,970 | $74,640 | $91,270 | $64,020 | 560 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $46,080 | $49,170 | $61,750 | $73,170 | $89,510 | $63,430 | 650 |
| Reading, PA | $46,970 | $50,330 | $61,740 | $75,360 | $81,500 | $63,530 | 510 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $48,020 | $52,180 | $60,530 | $70,970 | $76,070 | $61,890 | 90 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,360 | $50,030 | $60,530 | $71,840 | $79,490 | $62,360 | 940 |
| Williamsport, PA | $44,310 | $47,940 | $59,260 | $66,220 | $79,630 | $60,020 | 120 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Pennsylvania
We matched 139 programs in Pennsylvania: 50 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career School Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Essington, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 52 | $12,414 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | West Mifflin, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $12,414 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Berks Career & Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Leesport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $10,320 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Butler County Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Butler, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,210–$12,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Pleasant Gap, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $17,618 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clearfield, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $20,410 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 7 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delaware County Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Media, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delaware County Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Media, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 1 | $7,020–$15,780 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.