§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Twin Falls, ID
HVAC technicians in the Twin Falls, ID metro earned a median of $24.56 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 16% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.38 to $29.26. About 260 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 281 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, Twin Falls, ID
25th pct$22.38per hour
Median$24.56per hour
75th pct$29.26per hour
10th pct$18.07
90th pct$36.80
Mean$27.05
Workers260
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $49/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 · Twin Falls, ID · mean RSE 4.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.