HVAC technician salary in Georgia
Median $27.11 an hour for 12,290 HVAC technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
HVAC technician pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 43rd of 51 states for median HVAC technician pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.15). 12,290 HVAC technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.78 – $22.24 | $36,990 – $46,250 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.24 – $31.82 | $46,250 – $66,180 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $31.82 – $38.05 | $66,180 – $79,130 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $17.77 | $31.52 | $35.10 | $31.66 | 150 | 16% above |
| Hinesville | $15.07 | $28.80 | $30.67 | $30.43 | 60 | 6% above |
| Atlanta | $18.42 | $28.35 | $28.32 | $39.78 | 7,060 | 5% above |
| Gainesville | $18.05 | $25.63 | $26.48 | $35.39 | 330 | 5% below |
| Rome | $16.88 | $25.02 | $27.74 | $36.61 | 80 | 8% below |
| Savannah | $17.76 | $24.89 | $26.14 | $36.95 | 450 | 8% below |
| Chattanooga | $17.86 | $24.49 | $26.77 | $37.03 | 850 | 10% below |
| Brunswick | $15.67 | $24.00 | $27.37 | $36.45 | 140 | 11% below |
| Macon | $17.52 | $23.55 | $26.61 | $33.21 | 210 | 13% below |
| Augusta | $17.42 | $23.51 | $25.58 | $35.03 | 620 | 13% below |
| Athens | $17.21 | $23.50 | $25.19 | $33.18 | 240 | 13% below |
| Warner Robins | $17.60 | $23.40 | $24.95 | $35.89 | 220 | 14% below |
| Albany | $16.99 | $23.23 | $26.49 | $36.69 | 140 | 14% below |
| Valdosta | $16.59 | $22.61 | $25.61 | $31.79 | 100 | 17% below |
| Columbus | $16.19 | $22.49 | $25.18 | $31.82 | 330 | 17% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
HVAC technician wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.68 | $26.44 | $14.50 | 4,820 |
| 2000 | $15.31 | $28.62 | $15.76 | 6,060 |
| 2001 | $16.99 | $30.89 | $16.35 | 5,740 |
| 2002 | $17.61 | $31.51 | $16.78 | 7,190 |
| 2003 | $17.97 | $31.44 | $16.90 | 7,100 |
| 2004 | $17.89 | $30.49 | $17.43 | 4,430 |
| 2005 | $17.14 | $28.25 | $17.81 | 4,090 |
| 2006 | $16.55 | $26.43 | $18.11 | 5,770 |
| 2007 | $16.03 | $24.89 | $18.44 | 7,300 |
| 2008 | $16.59 | $24.81 | $19.08 | 7,600 |
| 2009 | $17.55 | $26.34 | $19.76 | 7,120 |
| 2010 | $18.34 | $27.08 | $20.45 | 6,480 |
| 2011 | $18.53 | $26.52 | $20.86 | 7,530 |
| 2012 | $18.94 | $26.56 | $20.98 | 7,480 |
| 2013 | $18.41 | $25.44 | $21.10 | 7,660 |
| 2014 | $19.70 | $26.79 | $21.46 | 8,270 |
| 2015 | $20.32 | $27.60 | $21.69 | 8,850 |
| 2016 | $20.60 | $27.63 | $22.07 | 9,220 |
| 2017 | $20.25 | $26.60 | $22.64 | 8,350 |
| 2018 | $19.47 | $24.96 | $22.89 | 9,540 |
| 2019 | $20.66 | $26.02 | $23.43 | 9,970 |
| 2020 | $21.72 | $27.02 | $24.32 | 10,220 |
| 2021 | $22.73 | $27.01 | $23.38 | 10,450 |
| 2022 | $23.35 | $25.69 | $24.71 | 12,210 |
| 2023 | $24.34 | $25.72 | $27.55 | 11,520 |
| 2024 | $26.45 | $27.15 | $28.75 | 12,210 |
| 2025 | $27.11 | $27.11 | $29.33 | 12,290 |
In today's dollars, the median HVAC technician wage in Georgia changed by -1.8% over the last ten years of data and by +4.2% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Georgia?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Georgia has changed by +155.0%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +23.3%.
Table
| Year | Georgia jobs | Georgia index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4,820 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 6,060 | 126 | 105 |
| 2001 | 5,740 | 119 | 108 |
| 2002 | 7,190 | 149 | 110 |
| 2003 | 7,100 | 147 | 113 |
| 2004 | 4,430 | 92 | 120 |
| 2005 | 4,090 | 85 | 128 |
| 2006 | 5,770 | 120 | 134 |
| 2007 | 7,300 | 152 | 140 |
| 2008 | 7,600 | 158 | 139 |
| 2009 | 7,120 | 148 | 130 |
| 2010 | 6,480 | 134 | 119 |
| 2011 | 7,530 | 156 | 123 |
| 2012 | 7,480 | 155 | 128 |
| 2013 | 7,660 | 159 | 134 |
| 2014 | 8,270 | 172 | 139 |
| 2015 | 8,850 | 184 | 146 |
| 2016 | 9,220 | 191 | 157 |
| 2017 | 8,350 | 173 | 164 |
| 2018 | 9,540 | 198 | 173 |
| 2019 | 9,970 | 207 | 182 |
| 2020 | 10,220 | 212 | 183 |
| 2021 | 10,450 | 217 | 190 |
| 2022 | 12,210 | 253 | 200 |
| 2023 | 11,520 | 239 | 212 |
| 2024 | 12,210 | 253 | 211 |
| 2025 | 12,290 | 255 | 218 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for HVAC technicians in Georgia
Georgia's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +14.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 12,490 to 14,340, with about 1,290 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 12,290 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for HVAC technicians in Georgia
On federally funded construction in Georgia, contractors must pay HVAC technicians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 29 of the 62 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $58.19 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $20.94). 29 of the 62 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Appling County at $20.94). The market median for the state is $27.11.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Bartow | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260302 |
| Butts | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Carroll | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Cherokee | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Clayton | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260303 |
| Cobb | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260304 |
| Coweta | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Dawson | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| DeKalb | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260305 |
| Douglas | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Fayette | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Forsyth | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Fulton | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260307 |
| Gwinnett | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260308 |
| Haralson | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Heard | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Henry | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Jasper | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Lamar | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Meriwether | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Morgan | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Newton | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Paulding | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Pickens | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Pike | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Rockdale | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Spalding | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Walton | Union PLUM0072-003 2025-08-01 | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 | GA20260313 |
| Clarke | Survey SUGA2017-036 2021-04-15 | $26.17 | $12.23 | $38.40 | GA20260321 |
| Madison | Survey SUGA2017-036 2021-04-15 | $26.17 | $12.23 | $38.40 | GA20260321 |
| Oconee | Survey SUGA2017-036 2021-04-15 | $26.17 | $12.23 | $38.40 | GA20260321 |
| Oglethorpe | Survey SUGA2017-036 2021-04-15 | $26.17 | $12.23 | $38.40 | GA20260321 |
| Appling | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Atkinson | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Bacon | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Berrien | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Calhoun | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Camden | Survey SUGA2012-004 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260087 |
| Charlton | Survey SUGA2012-005 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260088 |
| Clay | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Clinch | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Coffee | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Colquitt | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Cook | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Decatur | Survey SUGA2012-007 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260089 |
| Early | Survey SUGA2012-008 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260090 |
| Grady | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Irwin | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Jeff Davis | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Miller | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Mitchell | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Pierce | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Quitman | Survey SUGA2012-017 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260099 |
| Randolph | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Seminole | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Telfair | Survey SUGA2012-019 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260101 |
| Thomas | Survey SUGA2012-114 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260166 |
| Tift | Survey SUGA2012-020 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260102 |
| Turner | Survey SUGA2012-027 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260108 |
| Ware | Survey SUGA2012-027 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260108 |
| Wayne | Survey SUGA2012-027 2012-08-11 | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 | GA20260108 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Georgia prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Georgia?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just HVAC technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 125 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 100,839 in 2015 to 140,632 in 2025, +39.5%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County | 49 | 1,135 | $117,302 | $2,256 |
| DeKalb County | 136 | 3,208 | $96,931 | $1,864 |
| Fulton County | 285 | 1,832 | $96,249 | $1,851 |
| Gwinnett County | 398 | 5,397 | $90,860 | $1,747 |
| Douglas County | 52 | 736 | $88,764 | $1,707 |
| Cobb County | 255 | 4,976 | $88,759 | $1,707 |
| Forsyth County | 84 | 956 | $83,190 | $1,600 |
| Greene County | 7 | 71 | $82,732 | $1,591 |
| Newton County | 62 | 557 | $80,039 | $1,539 |
| Ben Hill County | 3 | 35 | $79,097 | $1,521 |
| Fayette County | 58 | 579 | $78,520 | $1,510 |
| Lamar County | 7 | 42 | $77,805 | $1,496 |
| Spalding County | 31 | 237 | $76,181 | $1,465 |
| Clayton County | 39 | 544 | $75,307 | $1,448 |
| Upson County | 6 | 64 | $75,000 | $1,442 |
| Polk County | 14 | 144 | $74,023 | $1,424 |
| Morgan County | 15 | 69 | $72,917 | $1,402 |
| Cherokee County | 146 | 705 | $72,685 | $1,398 |
| Chatham County | 97 | 1,101 | $72,063 | $1,386 |
| Paulding County | 88 | 732 | $71,806 | $1,381 |
| Hall County | 109 | 1,057 | $71,276 | $1,371 |
| Walker County | 16 | 144 | $70,729 | $1,360 |
| Jackson County | 38 | 262 | $70,159 | $1,349 |
| Clarke County | 26 | 460 | $70,156 | $1,349 |
| Burke County | 5 | 41 | $69,873 | $1,344 |
| Bryan County | 12 | 169 | $69,653 | $1,339 |
| Bartow County | 59 | 361 | $69,559 | $1,338 |
| Bibb County | 35 | 557 | $68,568 | $1,319 |
| Walton County | 71 | 549 | $68,166 | $1,311 |
| Baldwin County | 10 | 72 | $67,875 | $1,305 |
| Barrow County | 40 | 251 | $67,607 | $1,300 |
| Effingham County | 41 | 311 | $66,242 | $1,274 |
| Muscogee County | 50 | 581 | $66,073 | $1,271 |
| Lumpkin County | 10 | 35 | $65,815 | $1,266 |
| Pickens County | 24 | 179 | $65,746 | $1,264 |
| Coweta County | 51 | 256 | $64,626 | $1,243 |
| Peach County | 18 | 111 | $64,101 | $1,233 |
| Dougherty County | 19 | 266 | $63,743 | $1,226 |
| Catoosa County | 28 | 269 | $63,599 | $1,223 |
| Hart County | 11 | 102 | $62,602 | $1,204 |
| Tift County | 17 | 110 | $62,561 | $1,203 |
| Richmond County | 45 | 705 | $61,633 | $1,185 |
| Fannin County | 14 | 129 | $61,508 | $1,183 |
| Rabun County | 10 | 124 | $61,506 | $1,183 |
| Whitfield County | 26 | 336 | $61,360 | $1,180 |
| White County | 14 | 110 | $61,344 | $1,180 |
| Monroe County | 10 | 112 | $60,840 | $1,170 |
| McDuffie County | 9 | 61 | $60,613 | $1,166 |
| Brantley County | 7 | 55 | $60,249 | $1,159 |
| Tattnall County | 6 | 62 | $59,955 | $1,153 |
| Lee County | 14 | 203 | $59,575 | $1,146 |
| Lowndes County | 44 | 472 | $58,998 | $1,135 |
| Henry County | 74 | 448 | $58,376 | $1,123 |
| Jasper County | 5 | 29 | $58,148 | $1,118 |
| Glynn County | 42 | 278 | $58,071 | $1,117 |
| Harris County | 17 | 108 | $56,976 | $1,096 |
| Grady County | 8 | 45 | $56,873 | $1,094 |
| Houston County | 38 | 416 | $56,806 | $1,092 |
| Camden County | 8 | 56 | $56,588 | $1,088 |
| Cook County | 5 | 50 | $56,279 | $1,082 |
| Thomas County | 19 | 134 | $56,048 | $1,078 |
| Laurens County | 18 | 191 | $55,727 | $1,072 |
| Haralson County | 10 | 34 | $55,166 | $1,061 |
| Floyd County | 23 | 194 | $54,796 | $1,054 |
| Madison County | 20 | 112 | $54,708 | $1,052 |
| Coffee County | 16 | 117 | $54,341 | $1,045 |
| Putnam County | 8 | 35 | $53,898 | $1,037 |
| Candler County | 8 | 65 | $53,534 | $1,030 |
| Gordon County | 14 | 118 | $52,541 | $1,010 |
| Screven County | 5 | 40 | $51,253 | $986 |
| Towns County | 7 | 40 | $51,231 | $985 |
| Gilmer County | 12 | 69 | $50,725 | $975 |
| Sumter County | 7 | 74 | $49,899 | $960 |
| Emanuel County | 4 | 35 | $49,732 | $956 |
| Banks County | 12 | 55 | $49,467 | $951 |
| Jefferson County | 8 | 32 | $48,218 | $927 |
| Liberty County | 15 | 90 | $47,074 | $905 |
| Pierce County | 7 | 65 | $46,161 | $888 |
| Murray County | 9 | 66 | $42,855 | $824 |
| Ware County | 13 | 89 | $40,756 | $784 |
| Crawford County | 4 | 24 | $39,846 | $766 |
| Dodge County | 7 | 69 | $39,444 | $759 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do HVAC technicians make in Georgia?
The median HVAC technician in Georgia earned $27.11 an hour ($56,390 a year) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $22.24–$31.82; the top 10% earn more than $38.05.
Where does Georgia rank for HVAC technician pay?
Georgia ranks 43rd of 51 states for HVAC technician pay, with a median of $27.11 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union HVAC technician rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for HVAC technicians in 29 counties, with a typical package of $58.19 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many HVAC technicians work in Georgia?
BLS counted 12,290 HVAC technicians in Georgia in May 2025, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.95; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Georgia?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Georgia went from 8,850 in 2015 to 12,290 in 2025, +38.9%, and +23.3% since 2019. Georgia's labor market agency projects +14.8% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 12,490 to 14,340 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Georgia?
Georgia projects about 1,290 openings a year for HVAC technicians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 40,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 49-9021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Georgia labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.