§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
HVAC technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro earned a median of $37.50 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 28% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $29.49 to $44.88. About 21,820 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 10 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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
25th pct$29.49per hour
Median$37.50per hour
75th pct$44.88per hour
10th pct$24.37
90th pct$52.30
Mean$38.33
Workers21,820
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $75/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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · mean RSE 2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.