HVAC technician salary in Louisiana
Median $28.20 an hour for 5,380 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Louisiana: the full range
Louisiana ranks 36th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 17th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.97). 5,380 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.77 – $21.62 | $36,950 – $44,980 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.62 – $31.73 | $44,980 – $65,990 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.73 – $37.60 | $65,990 – $78,210 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Louisiana
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $18.41 | $30.53 | $39.24 | 1,280 | 8% above |
| Baton Rouge | $18.50 | $30.26 | $38.50 | 1,180 | 7% above |
| Shreveport | $17.56 | $28.19 | $36.60 | 500 | about the same as |
| Houma | $17.07 | $28.11 | $34.84 | 250 | about the same as |
| Slidell | $17.30 | $27.56 | $37.81 | 270 | 2% below |
| Monroe | $17.01 | $27.54 | $35.24 | 260 | 2% below |
| Hammond | $18.42 | $27.47 | $36.25 | 130 | 3% below |
| Lafayette | $16.59 | $24.99 | $35.93 | 450 | 11% below |
| Lake Charles | $18.15 | $22.77 | $33.22 | 220 | 19% below |
| Alexandria | $16.08 | $22.75 | $35.39 | 190 | 19% below |
HVAC technician wages in Louisiana over time
Table
| Year | Louisiana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.38 | $23.92 | $14.50 | 2,800 |
| 2000 | $11.13 | $20.81 | $15.76 | 3,220 |
| 2001 | $12.27 | $22.31 | $16.35 | 2,680 |
| 2002 | $13.09 | $23.43 | $16.78 | 2,620 |
| 2003 | $12.86 | $22.50 | $16.90 | 2,540 |
| 2004 | $13.69 | $23.33 | $17.43 | 2,400 |
| 2005 | $13.67 | $22.53 | $17.81 | 3,350 |
| 2006 | $14.01 | $22.37 | $18.11 | 3,720 |
| 2007 | $14.57 | $22.62 | $18.44 | 4,360 |
| 2008 | $16.63 | $24.87 | $19.08 | 3,930 |
| 2009 | $17.36 | $26.05 | $19.76 | 3,370 |
| 2010 | $18.38 | $27.14 | $20.45 | 3,410 |
| 2011 | $19.00 | $27.19 | $20.86 | 3,730 |
| 2012 | $19.53 | $27.39 | $20.98 | 4,770 |
| 2013 | $19.45 | $26.88 | $21.10 | 4,800 |
| 2014 | $19.20 | $26.11 | $21.46 | 4,950 |
| 2015 | $19.18 | $26.05 | $21.69 | 3,730 |
| 2016 | $20.62 | $27.66 | $22.07 | 4,130 |
| 2017 | $20.57 | $27.02 | $22.64 | 4,130 |
| 2018 | $20.56 | $26.36 | $22.89 | 4,380 |
| 2019 | $20.94 | $26.37 | $23.43 | 4,400 |
| 2020 | $22.65 | $28.18 | $24.32 | 3,990 |
| 2021 | $22.90 | $27.21 | $23.38 | 3,530 |
| 2022 | $23.44 | $25.79 | $24.71 | 3,920 |
| 2023 | $25.80 | $27.26 | $27.55 | 4,830 |
| 2024 | $25.73 | $26.41 | $28.75 | 5,040 |
| 2025 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $29.33 | 5,380 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Louisiana changed by +8.2% over the last ten years of data.
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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.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | 475 | $308,951 | $5,941 |
| Grant Parish | 113 | $90,769 | $1,746 |
| Iberville Parish | 100 | $84,552 | $1,626 |
| Jackson Parish | 16 | $72,470 | $1,394 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 2,017 | $71,452 | $1,374 |
| Webster Parish | 84 | $70,126 | $1,349 |
| Jefferson Parish | 2,598 | $68,997 | $1,327 |
| Caddo Parish | 1,288 | $65,766 | $1,265 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 1,038 | $64,644 | $1,243 |
| Lafayette Parish | 1,181 | $61,969 | $1,192 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 80 | $61,505 | $1,183 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 441 | $60,971 | $1,173 |
| Rapides Parish | 529 | $60,866 | $1,171 |
| Vermilion Parish | 129 | $60,199 | $1,158 |
| Ouachita Parish | 646 | $59,656 | $1,147 |
| Livingston Parish | 487 | $59,230 | $1,139 |
| St. Landry Parish | 182 | $58,807 | $1,131 |
| Vernon Parish | 119 | $58,351 | $1,122 |
| Bossier Parish | 347 | $57,754 | $1,111 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 391 | $57,690 | $1,109 |
| Natchitoches Parish | 54 | $54,157 | $1,041 |
| St. Martin Parish | 152 | $52,714 | $1,014 |
| Lafourche Parish | 188 | $51,306 | $987 |
| Union Parish | 21 | $49,854 | $959 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 40 | $49,471 | $951 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 20 | $49,412 | $950 |
| Acadia Parish | 140 | $49,337 | $949 |
| Sabine Parish | 16 | $43,200 | $831 |
| Morehouse Parish | 30 | $36,499 | $702 |
| Avoyelles Parish | 54 | $34,986 | $673 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Louisiana?
The median hvac technician in Louisiana earned $28.20 an hour ($58,650 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $21.62–$31.73; the top 10% earn more than $37.60.
Where does Louisiana rank for hvac technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 36th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $28.20 an hour, and 17th after adjusting for Louisiana's cost of living (BEA price parity 88.2, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Louisiana?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Louisiana counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Louisiana?
BLS counted 5,380 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Louisiana in May 2025, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.05; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Louisiana and metro areas, SOC 49-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.