HVAC/R Technician pay in Vermont
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Vermont: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 1 metro area, plus job counts and 89 listed training programs.
- $67,070Average pay (state)
- $50,280Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,150Median pay (state)
- $93,110Top 10% earn over
970 jobs in Vermont · 89 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Vermont
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $50,280 | $58,800 | $62,150 | $75,140 | $93,110 | $67,070 | 970 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $50,910 | $60,540 | $68,430 | $81,670 | $95,850 | $71,660 | 480 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Vermont
We matched 89 programs in Vermont: 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th State Plumbing and Heating, LLC. | Shaftsbury, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| 802 Plumbing and Heating | Shaftsbury, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| AB Plumbing Heating & Cooling | Guilford, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Allen S. Hulbert Plumbing and Heating, Inc. | Saint Albans, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Allen's Green Mountain Plumbing and Heating Services, LLC. | Swanton, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| APEX Plumbing and Heating LLC | Bennington, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Astley Plumbing & Heating | Newfane, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Audsley Plumbing and Heating, LLC | Woodstock, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Belknap's Plumbing & Heating | Fayston, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Bennett Plumbing & Heating | Enosburg Falls, VT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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.