HVAC Technician salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$71,580/year
about $34.41 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,080 – $90,390
Half of hvac technicians in the Denver metro area earn more than $71,580 a year and half earn less. That's 17% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $49,010 | $23.56 |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 |
| Median (50th) | $71,580 | $34.41 |
| 75th | $90,390 | $43.46 |
| 90th (top earners) | $104,880 | $50.42 |
*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 Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,080 ($28.40/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,080 to $90,390 ($28.40 to $43.46/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $90,390 ($43.46/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, Denver 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.