HVAC technician salary in Massachusetts
Median $37.16 an hour for 8,200 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 7th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $35.12). 8,200 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.44 – $29.36 | $50,820 – $61,070 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.36 – $45.71 | $61,070 – $95,070 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.71 – $49.23 | $95,070 – $102,410 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $24.46 | $37.75 | $49.54 | 6,050 | 2% above |
| Springfield | $23.05 | $36.79 | $47.54 | 460 | 1% below |
| Worcester | $23.22 | $35.48 | $46.54 | 800 | 5% below |
| Amherst | $23.63 | $35.27 | $44.34 | 180 | 5% below |
| Barnstable | $24.46 | $35.25 | $46.53 | 460 | 5% below |
| Providence | $21.62 | $32.39 | $50.04 | 1,930 | 13% below |
| Pittsfield | $23.20 | $30.72 | $47.32 | 190 | 17% below |
HVAC technician wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.67 | $36.08 | $14.50 | 7,090 |
| 2000 | $19.50 | $36.46 | $15.76 | 9,410 |
| 2001 | $20.21 | $36.74 | $16.35 | 6,710 |
| 2002 | $20.71 | $37.06 | $16.78 | 6,250 |
| 2003 | $21.04 | $36.81 | $16.90 | 5,780 |
| 2004 | $21.55 | $36.73 | $17.43 | 5,900 |
| 2005 | $22.13 | $36.48 | $17.81 | 6,730 |
| 2006 | $22.41 | $35.79 | $18.11 | 6,330 |
| 2007 | $23.86 | $37.05 | $18.44 | 7,060 |
| 2008 | $24.75 | $37.01 | $19.08 | 7,740 |
| 2009 | $25.25 | $37.89 | $19.76 | 7,400 |
| 2010 | $25.94 | $38.30 | $20.45 | 6,660 |
| 2011 | $26.49 | $37.91 | $20.86 | 6,560 |
| 2012 | $27.06 | $37.94 | $20.98 | 7,210 |
| 2013 | $26.89 | $37.16 | $21.10 | 7,170 |
| 2014 | $26.50 | $36.04 | $21.46 | 7,700 |
| 2015 | $27.17 | $36.91 | $21.69 | 8,340 |
| 2016 | $26.95 | $36.15 | $22.07 | 8,090 |
| 2017 | $28.18 | $37.01 | $22.64 | 7,230 |
| 2018 | $28.27 | $36.24 | $22.89 | 7,530 |
| 2019 | $29.87 | $37.61 | $23.43 | 8,420 |
| 2020 | $30.66 | $38.14 | $24.32 | 7,620 |
| 2021 | $29.52 | $35.07 | $23.38 | 7,550 |
| 2022 | $32.18 | $35.40 | $24.71 | 6,400 |
| 2023 | $35.43 | $37.43 | $27.55 | 7,410 |
| 2024 | $37.02 | $37.99 | $28.75 | 7,960 |
| 2025 | $37.16 | $37.16 | $29.33 | 8,200 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Massachusetts changed by +0.7% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Massachusetts?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 873 | $124,727 | $2,399 |
| Norfolk County | 5,011 | $115,749 | $2,226 |
| Plymouth County | 3,249 | $111,529 | $2,145 |
| Middlesex County | 9,174 | $105,830 | $2,035 |
| Essex County | 3,027 | $97,880 | $1,882 |
| Worcester County | 3,128 | $94,351 | $1,814 |
| Hampden County | 1,586 | $93,316 | $1,795 |
| Bristol County | 2,282 | $87,318 | $1,679 |
| Berkshire County | 564 | $82,964 | $1,595 |
| Barnstable County | 1,516 | $81,810 | $1,573 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median hvac technician in Massachusetts earned $37.16 an hour ($77,300 a year) in May 2025, 27% above the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $29.36–$45.71; the top 10% earn more than $49.23.
Where does Massachusetts rank for hvac technician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $37.16 an hour, and 7th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Massachusetts counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 8,200 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Massachusetts in May 2025, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.86; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts 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.