§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Boulder, CO
HVAC technicians in the Boulder, CO metro earned a median of $34.17 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 17% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $28.81 to $43.03. About 340 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 46 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, Boulder, CO
25th pct$28.81per hour
Median$34.17per hour
75th pct$43.03per hour
10th pct$23.51
90th pct$54.65
Mean$36.30
Workers340
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $68/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 · Boulder, CO · mean RSE 1.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.