HVAC Technician careers
HVAC technicians install and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in residential and commercial settings.
What does a hvac technician do?
Technicians install and service equipment that heats, cools, ventilates, or refrigerates indoor spaces and products.
Service visits may take place in homes, commercial buildings, or equipment areas. Installation and repair roles involve different daily tasks.
HVAC Technician career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $61,010 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +11% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- 6 mo–2 yr program + OJT
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Compare hands-on instruction in airflow, refrigeration, electrical diagnosis, and safe equipment service. Ask about supervised work after classroom training and any credentials required for the work you want to do.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- Does the path teach both system installation and troubleshooting?
- What supervised field experience follows the classroom portion?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current HVAC Technician jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches hvac technician or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.