HVAC technician salary in Oklahoma
Median $27.67 an hour for 5,650 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 Oklahoma: the full range
Oklahoma ranks 39th of 51 states for median HVAC technician pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.51). 5,650 HVAC technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.33 – $21.25 | $36,050 – $44,190 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.25 – $34.67 | $44,190 – $72,110 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $34.67 – $38.30 | $72,110 – $79,660 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Oklahoma
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $17.67 | $35.09 | $40.85 | $35.73 | 280 | 27% above |
| Oklahoma City | $17.87 | $28.91 | $31.98 | $40.16 | 2,120 | 4% above |
| Tulsa | $17.87 | $28.25 | $31.67 | $37.69 | 1,620 | 2% above |
| Enid | $17.49 | $26.10 | $30.96 | $38.41 | 150 | 6% below |
| Fort Smith | $17.32 | $23.16 | $26.96 | $30.98 | 410 | 16% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
HVAC technician wages in Oklahoma over time
Table
| Year | Oklahoma $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.81 | $22.82 | $14.50 | 2,170 |
| 2000 | $13.41 | $25.07 | $15.76 | 2,150 |
| 2001 | $13.89 | $25.25 | $16.35 | 1,770 |
| 2002 | $14.38 | $25.73 | $16.78 | 1,770 |
| 2003 | $13.76 | $24.08 | $16.90 | 2,060 |
| 2004 | $13.19 | $22.48 | $17.43 | 2,350 |
| 2005 | $15.64 | $25.78 | $17.81 | 2,340 |
| 2006 | $15.93 | $25.44 | $18.11 | 2,970 |
| 2007 | $16.41 | $25.48 | $18.44 | 2,990 |
| 2008 | $16.32 | $24.40 | $19.08 | 2,990 |
| 2009 | $16.58 | $24.88 | $19.76 | 3,100 |
| 2010 | $17.66 | $26.07 | $20.45 | 2,750 |
| 2011 | $17.75 | $25.40 | $20.86 | 2,690 |
| 2012 | $19.28 | $27.03 | $20.98 | 2,770 |
| 2013 | $19.16 | $26.48 | $21.10 | 3,640 |
| 2014 | $20.04 | $27.25 | $21.46 | 3,790 |
| 2015 | $20.34 | $27.63 | $21.69 | 3,860 |
| 2016 | $21.11 | $28.32 | $22.07 | 3,320 |
| 2017 | $21.51 | $28.25 | $22.64 | 3,580 |
| 2018 | $19.59 | $25.12 | $22.89 | 3,710 |
| 2019 | $20.81 | $26.21 | $23.43 | 4,080 |
| 2020 | $21.38 | $26.60 | $24.32 | 4,280 |
| 2021 | $22.69 | $26.96 | $23.38 | 4,350 |
| 2022 | $22.96 | $25.26 | $24.71 | 5,370 |
| 2023 | $23.45 | $24.78 | $27.55 | 5,680 |
| 2024 | $24.48 | $25.12 | $28.75 | 4,820 |
| 2025 | $27.67 | $27.67 | $29.33 | 5,650 |
In today's dollars, the median HVAC technician wage in Oklahoma changed by +0.2% over the last ten years of data and by +5.6% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Oklahoma?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Oklahoma has changed by +160.4%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +38.5%.
Table
| Year | Oklahoma jobs | Oklahoma index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,170 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 2,150 | 99 | 105 |
| 2001 | 1,770 | 82 | 108 |
| 2002 | 1,770 | 82 | 110 |
| 2003 | 2,060 | 95 | 113 |
| 2004 | 2,350 | 108 | 120 |
| 2005 | 2,340 | 108 | 128 |
| 2006 | 2,970 | 137 | 134 |
| 2007 | 2,990 | 138 | 140 |
| 2008 | 2,990 | 138 | 139 |
| 2009 | 3,100 | 143 | 130 |
| 2010 | 2,750 | 127 | 119 |
| 2011 | 2,690 | 124 | 123 |
| 2012 | 2,770 | 128 | 128 |
| 2013 | 3,640 | 168 | 134 |
| 2014 | 3,790 | 175 | 139 |
| 2015 | 3,860 | 178 | 146 |
| 2016 | 3,320 | 153 | 157 |
| 2017 | 3,580 | 165 | 164 |
| 2018 | 3,710 | 171 | 173 |
| 2019 | 4,080 | 188 | 182 |
| 2020 | 4,280 | 197 | 183 |
| 2021 | 4,350 | 200 | 190 |
| 2022 | 5,370 | 248 | 200 |
| 2023 | 5,680 | 262 | 212 |
| 2024 | 4,820 | 222 | 211 |
| 2025 | 5,650 | 260 | 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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +8.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 5,140 to 5,560, with about 480 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 5,650 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for HVAC technicians in Oklahoma
On federally funded construction in Oklahoma, contractors must pay HVAC technicians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 11 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $52.68 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $28.10). 6 of the 17 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Canadian County at $28.10). The market median for the state is $27.67.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | Union PLUM0344-007 2025-07-01 | $41.00 | $16.03 | $57.03 | OK20260038 |
| Payne | Union PLUM0344-007 2025-07-01 | $41.00 | $16.03 | $57.03 | OK20260063 |
| Woods | Union PLUM0344-007 2025-07-01 | $41.00 | $16.03 | $57.03 | OK20260066 |
| Oklahoma | Union PLUM0344-019 2023-07-01 | $38.25 | $15.54 | $53.79 | OK20260049 |
| Creek | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260044 |
| Okmulgee | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260055 |
| Osage | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260050 |
| Pawnee | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260051 |
| Rogers | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260052 |
| Tulsa | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260053 |
| Wagoner | Union PLUM0430-019 2025-07-01 | $36.65 | $16.03 | $52.68 | OK20260055 |
| Canadian | Survey SUOK2012-021 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260041 |
| Cleveland | Survey SUOK2012-022 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260042 |
| Grady | Survey SUOK2012-025 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260045 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUOK2012-026 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260046 |
| Logan | Survey SUOK2012-027 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260047 |
| McClain | Survey SUOK2012-028 2012-07-30 | $21.64 | $6.46 | $28.10 | OK20260048 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oklahoma prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Oklahoma?
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 59 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 46,195 in 2015 to 53,001 in 2025, +14.7%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayes County | 20 | 478 | $102,889 | $1,979 |
| Cherokee County | 20 | 219 | $83,565 | $1,607 |
| Creek County | 40 | 321 | $75,845 | $1,459 |
| Oklahoma County | 413 | 4,458 | $73,806 | $1,419 |
| Tulsa County | 331 | 4,221 | $69,376 | $1,334 |
| Grady County | 28 | 190 | $62,547 | $1,203 |
| McClain County | 43 | 379 | $62,461 | $1,201 |
| McCurtain County | 15 | 54 | $61,832 | $1,189 |
| Cleveland County | 132 | 1,085 | $60,070 | $1,155 |
| Okmulgee County | 18 | 54 | $60,004 | $1,154 |
| Logan County | 27 | 141 | $58,637 | $1,128 |
| Payne County | 33 | 243 | $58,549 | $1,126 |
| Muskogee County | 22 | 131 | $58,052 | $1,116 |
| Canadian County | 86 | 416 | $56,480 | $1,086 |
| Seminole County | 8 | 33 | $54,786 | $1,054 |
| Woodward County | 10 | 83 | $53,436 | $1,028 |
| Kingfisher County | 10 | 55 | $53,001 | $1,019 |
| Kay County | 22 | 236 | $52,691 | $1,013 |
| Carter County | 24 | 201 | $52,454 | $1,009 |
| Pittsburg County | 14 | 97 | $51,895 | $998 |
| Ottawa County | 13 | 70 | $51,836 | $997 |
| Pawnee County | 9 | 31 | $51,120 | $983 |
| Stephens County | 20 | 126 | $50,316 | $968 |
| Delaware County | 14 | 46 | $50,110 | $964 |
| Bryan County | 19 | 153 | $49,301 | $948 |
| Comanche County | 36 | 324 | $48,705 | $937 |
| Custer County | 13 | 87 | $48,056 | $924 |
| Sequoyah County | 17 | 85 | $46,580 | $896 |
| Craig County | 5 | 21 | $46,444 | $893 |
| Love County | 7 | 18 | $44,946 | $864 |
| Hughes County | 5 | 13 | $44,030 | $847 |
| Pontotoc County | 14 | 67 | $42,806 | $823 |
| Le Flore County | 21 | 108 | $42,551 | $818 |
| Caddo County | 12 | 61 | $40,600 | $781 |
| Johnston County | 5 | 11 | $40,077 | $771 |
| Jackson County | 11 | 45 | $39,718 | $764 |
| Noble County | 6 | 18 | $35,636 | $685 |
| McIntosh County | 6 | 19 | $34,140 | $657 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do HVAC technicians make in Oklahoma?
The median HVAC technician in Oklahoma earned $27.67 an hour ($57,560 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $21.25–$34.67; the top 10% earn more than $38.30.
Where does Oklahoma rank for HVAC technician pay?
Oklahoma ranks 39th of 51 states for HVAC technician pay, with a median of $27.67 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union HVAC technician rate in Oklahoma?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for HVAC technicians in 11 counties, with a typical package of $52.68 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many HVAC technicians work in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 5,650 HVAC technicians in Oklahoma in May 2025, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.25; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Oklahoma?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Oklahoma went from 3,860 in 2015 to 5,650 in 2025, +46.4%, and +38.5% since 2019. Oklahoma's labor market agency projects +8.2% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 5,140 to 5,560 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma projects about 480 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, Oklahoma 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 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.