§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Athens-Clarke County, GA
HVAC technicians in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro earned a median of $23.50 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 20% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $19.55 to $29.08. About 240 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 312 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, Athens-Clarke County, GA
25th pct$19.55per hour
Median$23.50per hour
75th pct$29.08per hour
10th pct$17.21
90th pct$33.18
Mean$24.46
Workers240
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $47/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 · Athens-Clarke County, GA · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.