HVAC technician salary in Utah
Median $28.24 an hour for 5,580 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 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 technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.06 – $22.75 | $37,570 – $47,320 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.75 – $34.60 | $47,320 – $71,960 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $34.60 – $38.70 | $71,960 – $80,500 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $18.45 | $29.23 | $28.97 | $40.00 | 2,540 | 4% above |
| Ogden | $21.83 | $28.44 | $28.35 | $39.96 | 1,090 | 1% above |
| Logan | $18.41 | $26.65 | $27.79 | $36.12 | 230 | 6% below |
| Provo | $18.56 | $23.53 | $23.96 | $36.59 | 1,050 | 17% below |
| St. George | $14.42 | $22.98 | $23.62 | $36.81 | 420 | 19% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by -2.5% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Utah?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Utah has changed by +75.5%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +60.8%.
Table
| Year | Utah jobs | Utah index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3,180 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 2,540 | 80 | 105 |
| 2001 | 2,240 | 70 | 108 |
| 2002 | 2,010 | 63 | 110 |
| 2003 | 1,990 | 63 | 113 |
| 2004 | 1,530 | 48 | 120 |
| 2005 | 1,420 | 45 | 128 |
| 2006 | 2,310 | 73 | 134 |
| 2007 | 3,030 | 95 | 140 |
| 2008 | 2,620 | 82 | 139 |
| 2009 | 2,010 | 63 | 130 |
| 2010 | 1,590 | 50 | 119 |
| 2011 | 2,060 | 65 | 123 |
| 2012 | 2,330 | 73 | 128 |
| 2013 | 2,340 | 74 | 134 |
| 2014 | 2,060 | 65 | 139 |
| 2015 | 2,670 | 84 | 146 |
| 2016 | 3,260 | 102 | 157 |
| 2017 | 3,590 | 113 | 164 |
| 2018 | 3,310 | 104 | 173 |
| 2019 | 3,470 | 109 | 182 |
| 2020 | 3,520 | 111 | 183 |
| 2021 | 4,750 | 149 | 190 |
| 2022 | 5,140 | 162 | 200 |
| 2023 | 5,620 | 177 | 212 |
| 2024 | 5,370 | 169 | 211 |
| 2025 | 5,580 | 176 | 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 Utah
Utah's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +21.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 5,620 to 6,820, with about 640 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 5,580 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Is construction work growing in Utah?
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 24 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 57,352 in 2015 to 97,328 in 2025, +69.7%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 615 | 7,750 | $81,480 | $1,567 |
| Weber County | 143 | 1,554 | $75,183 | $1,446 |
| Utah County | 325 | 3,034 | $72,091 | $1,386 |
| Davis County | 175 | 2,142 | $71,084 | $1,367 |
| Morgan County | 13 | 111 | $67,639 | $1,301 |
| Beaver County | 4 | 19 | $62,550 | $1,203 |
| Washington County | 177 | 1,224 | $59,200 | $1,138 |
| Sanpete County | 16 | 95 | $55,217 | $1,062 |
| Tooele County | 34 | 166 | $53,242 | $1,024 |
| Duchesne County | 5 | 26 | $49,819 | $958 |
| Sevier County | 9 | 68 | $49,605 | $954 |
| Carbon County | 6 | 33 | $49,104 | $944 |
| Garfield County | 7 | 20 | $49,076 | $944 |
| Box Elder County | 28 | 130 | $48,751 | $938 |
| Millard County | 6 | 19 | $48,018 | $923 |
| Grand County | 12 | 57 | $47,666 | $917 |
| Iron County | 35 | 200 | $43,177 | $830 |
| Juab County | 8 | 63 | $43,130 | $829 |
| Kane County | 6 | 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 technicians in Utah in May 2025, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.22; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Utah?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Utah went from 2,670 in 2015 to 5,580 in 2025, +109.0%, and +60.8% since 2019. Utah's labor market agency projects +21.3% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 5,620 to 6,820 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Utah?
Utah projects about 640 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, Utah 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 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.