§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Vineland, NJ
HVAC technicians in the Vineland, NJ metro earned a median of $32.81 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 12% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $23.93 to $48.37. About 290 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 50 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, Vineland, NJ
25th pct$23.93per hour
Median$32.81per hour
75th pct$48.37per hour
10th pct$21.88
90th pct$57.31
Mean$35.63
Workers290
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $66/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 · Vineland, NJ · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.