§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
HVAC technicians in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro earned a median of $31.50 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 7% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $26.21 to $38.61. About 1,150 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 61 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, Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
25th pct$26.21per hour
Median$31.50per hour
75th pct$38.61per hour
10th pct$20.85
90th pct$44.66
Mean$32.79
Workers1,150
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $63/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 · Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · mean RSE 2.6%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.