HVAC Technician salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$64,580/year
about $31.05 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $52,000 – $79,030
Half of hvac technicians in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $64,580 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,510 | $21.88 |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| Median (50th) | $64,580 | $31.05 |
| 75th | $79,030 | $38.00 |
| 90th (top earners) | $100,800 | $48.46 |
*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 Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $52,000 ($25.00/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $52,000 to $79,030 ($25.00 to $38.00/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $79,030 ($38.00/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, Philadelphia 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.