HVAC technician salary in Mississippi
Median $23.41 an hour for 2,700 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Mississippi: the full range
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.91). 2,700 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.39 – $19.05 | $36,160 – $39,630 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.05 – $29.51 | $39,630 – $61,390 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.51 – $36.65 | $61,390 – $76,240 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Mississippi
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $18.67 | $27.30 | $42.14 | 1,740 | 17% above |
| Jackson | $17.49 | $25.03 | $37.85 | 770 | 7% above |
| Gulfport | $17.43 | $23.19 | $35.91 | 330 | 1% below |
| Hattiesburg | $17.86 | $22.40 | $34.48 | 100 | 4% below |
HVAC technician wages in Mississippi over time
Table
| Year | Mississippi $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.51 | $22.24 | $14.50 | 1,100 |
| 2000 | $12.56 | $23.48 | $15.76 | 1,530 |
| 2001 | $12.92 | $23.49 | $16.35 | 1,400 |
| 2002 | $13.94 | $24.95 | $16.78 | 1,910 |
| 2003 | $13.43 | $23.50 | $16.90 | 1,850 |
| 2004 | $13.82 | $23.55 | $17.43 | 1,990 |
| 2005 | $13.75 | $22.67 | $17.81 | 1,980 |
| 2006 | $14.06 | $22.45 | $18.11 | 1,630 |
| 2007 | $14.38 | $22.33 | $18.44 | 1,870 |
| 2008 | $14.91 | $22.29 | $19.08 | 1,640 |
| 2009 | $15.28 | $22.93 | $19.76 | 1,670 |
| 2010 | $15.54 | $22.94 | $20.45 | 1,540 |
| 2011 | $16.17 | $23.14 | $20.86 | 1,920 |
| 2012 | $16.59 | $23.26 | $20.98 | 1,600 |
| 2013 | $16.07 | $22.21 | $21.10 | 1,750 |
| 2014 | $16.19 | $22.02 | $21.46 | 1,810 |
| 2015 | $16.07 | $21.83 | $21.69 | 1,860 |
| 2016 | $17.91 | $24.02 | $22.07 | 1,870 |
| 2017 | $18.26 | $23.98 | $22.64 | 1,980 |
| 2018 | $18.67 | $23.94 | $22.89 | 1,980 |
| 2019 | $18.87 | $23.76 | $23.43 | 2,410 |
| 2020 | $20.19 | $25.11 | $24.32 | 2,430 |
| 2021 | $18.97 | $22.54 | $23.38 | 2,230 |
| 2022 | $21.46 | $23.61 | $24.71 | 2,570 |
| 2023 | $22.09 | $23.34 | $27.55 | 2,890 |
| 2024 | $22.73 | $23.33 | $28.75 | 2,960 |
| 2025 | $23.41 | $23.41 | $29.33 | 2,700 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Mississippi changed by +7.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Mississippi?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 498 | $88,140 | $1,695 |
| Hancock County | 275 | $77,716 | $1,495 |
| George County | 107 | $74,100 | $1,425 |
| Attala County | 188 | $70,177 | $1,350 |
| Panola County | 99 | $70,128 | $1,349 |
| Marshall County | 203 | $69,072 | $1,328 |
| DeSoto County | 729 | $68,487 | $1,317 |
| Washington County | 53 | $68,231 | $1,312 |
| Rankin County | 702 | $66,704 | $1,283 |
| Hinds County | 743 | $66,259 | $1,274 |
| Simpson County | 284 | $65,663 | $1,263 |
| Alcorn County | 21 | $62,842 | $1,209 |
| Jackson County | 482 | $62,641 | $1,205 |
| Warren County | 100 | $56,457 | $1,086 |
| Lamar County | 123 | $56,456 | $1,086 |
| Adams County | 51 | $55,098 | $1,060 |
| Lincoln County | 114 | $53,206 | $1,023 |
| Stone County | 62 | $53,157 | $1,022 |
| Lowndes County | 158 | $52,785 | $1,015 |
| Monroe County | 88 | $52,660 | $1,013 |
| Lee County | 332 | $51,815 | $996 |
| Union County | 39 | $50,550 | $972 |
| Forrest County | 163 | $50,233 | $966 |
| Lafayette County | 63 | $49,588 | $954 |
| Bolivar County | 43 | $48,773 | $938 |
| Winston County | 34 | $48,544 | $934 |
| Grenada County | 17 | $47,739 | $918 |
| Pike County | 54 | $46,980 | $903 |
| Oktibbeha County | 36 | $44,413 | $854 |
| Marion County | 47 | $35,124 | $675 |
| Wayne County | 24 | $34,591 | $665 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Mississippi?
The median hvac technician in Mississippi earned $23.41 an hour ($48,680 a year) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $19.05–$29.51; the top 10% earn more than $36.65.
Where does Mississippi rank for hvac technician pay?
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $23.41 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Mississippi's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.0, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Mississippi?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Mississippi counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Mississippi?
BLS counted 2,700 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Mississippi in May 2025, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.88; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi 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.