§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
HVAC technicians in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro earned a median of $30.35 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $26.09 to $36.46. About 1,000 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 84 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
25th pct$26.09per hour
Median$30.35per hour
75th pct$36.46per hour
10th pct$23.27
90th pct$45.47
Mean$32.39
Workers1,000
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $61/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ · mean RSE 2.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.