HVAC technician salary in Vermont
Median $29.88 an hour for 970 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 22nd of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 29th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.49). 970 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.17 – $28.27 | $50,280 – $58,800 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.27 – $36.13 | $58,800 – $75,140 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.13 – $44.77 | $75,140 – $93,110 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $24.47 | $32.90 | $46.08 | 480 | 10% above |
HVAC technician wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.25 | $25.60 | $14.50 | 820 |
| 2000 | $14.86 | $27.78 | $15.76 | 660 |
| 2001 | $16.07 | $29.21 | $16.35 | 660 |
| 2002 | $15.99 | $28.62 | $16.78 | 590 |
| 2003 | $16.15 | $28.26 | $16.90 | 620 |
| 2004 | $16.49 | $28.10 | $17.43 | 630 |
| 2005 | $17.26 | $28.45 | $17.81 | 610 |
| 2006 | $18.00 | $28.74 | $18.11 | 710 |
| 2007 | $18.57 | $28.83 | $18.44 | 740 |
| 2008 | $17.85 | $26.69 | $19.08 | 930 |
| 2009 | $18.40 | $27.61 | $19.76 | 820 |
| 2010 | $17.84 | $26.34 | $20.45 | 750 |
| 2011 | $19.74 | $28.25 | $20.86 | 600 |
| 2012 | $20.95 | $29.38 | $20.98 | 530 |
| 2013 | $21.30 | $29.44 | $21.10 | 600 |
| 2014 | $22.24 | $30.24 | $21.46 | 690 |
| 2015 | $22.83 | $31.01 | $21.69 | 780 |
| 2016 | $22.99 | $30.84 | $22.07 | 890 |
| 2017 | $23.10 | $30.34 | $22.64 | 930 |
| 2018 | $23.72 | $30.41 | $22.89 | 960 |
| 2019 | $25.70 | $32.36 | $23.43 | 860 |
| 2020 | $26.43 | $32.88 | $24.32 | 840 |
| 2021 | $28.55 | $33.92 | $23.38 | 900 |
| 2022 | $26.00 | $28.60 | $24.71 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | $27.32 | $28.87 | $27.55 | 1,160 |
| 2024 | $28.93 | $29.69 | $28.75 | 1,050 |
| 2025 | $29.88 | $29.88 | $29.33 | 970 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Vermont changed by -3.6% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Vermont?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 1,222 | $86,749 | $1,668 |
| Orange County | 75 | $74,781 | $1,438 |
| Addison County | 159 | $70,659 | $1,359 |
| Caledonia County | 44 | $67,652 | $1,301 |
| Bennington County | 145 | $66,521 | $1,279 |
| Orleans County | 91 | $65,926 | $1,268 |
| Washington County | 134 | $62,729 | $1,206 |
| Franklin County | 132 | $60,586 | $1,165 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Vermont?
The median hvac technician in Vermont earned $29.88 an hour ($62,150 a year) in May 2025, 2% above the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $28.27–$36.13; the top 10% earn more than $44.77.
Where does Vermont rank for hvac technician pay?
Vermont ranks 22nd of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $29.88 an hour, and 29th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Vermont?
BLS counted 970 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Vermont 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, Vermont 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.