§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in New Haven, CT
HVAC technicians in the New Haven, CT metro earned a median of $36.96 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 26% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $29.07 to $46.66. About 550 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 16 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, New Haven, CT
25th pct$29.07per hour
Median$36.96per hour
75th pct$46.66per hour
10th pct$20.77
90th pct$49.01
Mean$36.21
Workers550
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $74/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 · New Haven, CT · mean RSE 2.5%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.