HVAC Technician salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$77,990/year
about $37.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,350 – $93,340
Half of hvac technicians in the New York metro area earn more than $77,990 a year and half earn less. That's 28% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $50,690 | $24.37 |
| 25th | $61,350 | $29.50 |
| Median (50th) | $77,990 | $37.50 |
| 75th | $93,340 | $44.88 |
| 90th (top earners) | $108,780 | $52.30 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,350 ($29.50/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,350 to $93,340 ($29.50 to $44.88/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $93,340 ($44.88/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, New York 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.