§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
HVAC technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earned a median of $34.41 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 17% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $28.40 to $43.46. About 4,360 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 45 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, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
25th pct$28.40per hour
Median$34.41per hour
75th pct$43.46per hour
10th pct$23.56
90th pct$50.43
Mean$35.72
Workers4,360
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $69/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 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · mean RSE 2.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.