HVAC Technician salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$60,270/year
about $28.98 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,480 – $71,330
Half of hvac technicians in the Nashville metro area earn more than $60,270 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 |
| Median (50th) | $60,270 | $28.98 |
| 75th | $71,330 | $34.29 |
| 90th (top earners) | $91,170 | $43.83 |
*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 Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,480 ($23.31/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,480 to $71,330 ($23.31 to $34.29/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $71,330 ($34.29/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, Nashville 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.