HVAC Technician salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$63,180/year
about $30.38 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $53,130 – $84,950
Half of hvac technicians in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $63,180 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,040 | $21.65 |
| 25th | $53,130 | $25.54 |
| Median (50th) | $63,180 | $30.38 |
| 75th | $84,950 | $40.84 |
| 90th (top earners) | $103,320 | $49.67 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $53,130 ($25.54/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $53,130 to $84,950 ($25.54 to $40.84/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $84,950 ($40.84/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.