§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Iowa City, IA
HVAC technicians in the Iowa City, IA metro earned a median of $30.98 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 6% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $23.19 to $36.72. About 150 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 73 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, Iowa City, IA
25th pct$23.19per hour
Median$30.98per hour
75th pct$36.72per hour
10th pct$21.53
90th pct$37.89
Mean$30.44
Workers150
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $62/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 · Iowa City, IA · mean RSE 3.1%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.