HVAC technician salary in Utah
Median $28.24 an hour for 5,580 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 35th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 40th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.55). 5,580 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.06 – $22.75 | $37,570 – $47,320 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.75 – $34.60 | $47,320 – $71,960 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $34.60 – $38.70 | $71,960 – $80,500 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $18.45 | $29.23 | $40.00 | 2,540 | 4% above |
| Ogden | $21.83 | $28.44 | $39.96 | 1,090 | 1% above |
| Logan | $18.41 | $26.65 | $36.12 | 230 | 6% below |
| Provo | $18.56 | $23.53 | $36.59 | 1,050 | 17% below |
| St. George | $14.42 | $22.98 | $36.81 | 420 | 19% below |
HVAC technician wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.60 | $28.21 | $14.50 | 3,180 |
| 2000 | $15.89 | $29.71 | $15.76 | 2,540 |
| 2001 | $15.81 | $28.74 | $16.35 | 2,240 |
| 2002 | $16.00 | $28.63 | $16.78 | 2,010 |
| 2003 | $16.15 | $28.26 | $16.90 | 1,990 |
| 2004 | $17.11 | $29.16 | $17.43 | 1,530 |
| 2005 | $17.27 | $28.47 | $17.81 | 1,420 |
| 2006 | $17.28 | $27.60 | $18.11 | 2,310 |
| 2007 | $17.00 | $26.40 | $18.44 | 3,030 |
| 2008 | $17.99 | $26.90 | $19.08 | 2,620 |
| 2009 | $18.56 | $27.85 | $19.76 | 2,010 |
| 2010 | $19.80 | $29.23 | $20.45 | 1,590 |
| 2011 | $19.27 | $27.58 | $20.86 | 2,060 |
| 2012 | $20.18 | $28.30 | $20.98 | 2,330 |
| 2013 | $20.30 | $28.05 | $21.10 | 2,340 |
| 2014 | $21.99 | $29.90 | $21.46 | 2,060 |
| 2015 | $22.60 | $30.70 | $21.69 | 2,670 |
| 2016 | $22.20 | $29.78 | $22.07 | 3,260 |
| 2017 | $23.45 | $30.80 | $22.64 | 3,590 |
| 2018 | $22.56 | $28.92 | $22.89 | 3,310 |
| 2019 | $22.99 | $28.95 | $23.43 | 3,470 |
| 2020 | $23.97 | $29.82 | $24.32 | 3,520 |
| 2021 | $22.91 | $27.22 | $23.38 | 4,750 |
| 2022 | $23.77 | $26.15 | $24.71 | 5,140 |
| 2023 | $23.97 | $25.33 | $27.55 | 5,620 |
| 2024 | $27.02 | $27.73 | $28.75 | 5,370 |
| 2025 | $28.24 | $28.24 | $29.33 | 5,580 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Utah changed by -8.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 7,750 | $81,480 | $1,567 |
| Weber County | 1,554 | $75,183 | $1,446 |
| Utah County | 3,034 | $72,091 | $1,386 |
| Davis County | 2,142 | $71,084 | $1,367 |
| Morgan County | 111 | $67,639 | $1,301 |
| Beaver County | 19 | $62,550 | $1,203 |
| Washington County | 1,224 | $59,200 | $1,138 |
| Sanpete County | 95 | $55,217 | $1,062 |
| Tooele County | 166 | $53,242 | $1,024 |
| Duchesne County | 26 | $49,819 | $958 |
| Sevier County | 68 | $49,605 | $954 |
| Carbon County | 33 | $49,104 | $944 |
| Garfield County | 20 | $49,076 | $944 |
| Box Elder County | 130 | $48,751 | $938 |
| Millard County | 19 | $48,018 | $923 |
| Grand County | 57 | $47,666 | $917 |
| Iron County | 200 | $43,177 | $830 |
| Juab County | 63 | $43,130 | $829 |
| Kane County | 16 | $37,222 | $716 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Utah?
The median hvac technician in Utah earned $28.24 an hour ($58,730 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $22.75–$34.60; the top 10% earn more than $38.70.
Where does Utah rank for hvac technician pay?
Utah ranks 35th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $28.24 an hour, and 40th after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Utah counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Utah?
BLS counted 5,580 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Utah in May 2025, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.22; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah 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.