Earn while you learn with HVAC apprenticeship programs in New Jersey. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
3–5 yr
Duration
~$18.04
Starting Pay/hr
$56,120
Journeyman Median/yr
10,240
HVAC Jobs Statewide
What to Expect
Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in New Jersey looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$18.04/hr to start, rising toward $26.98/hr (New Jersey journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: New Jersey median $56,120/yr, top earners $79,680/yr (BLS)
On-the-job training: 2,000+ hours of paid OJT per year
Classroom: 144+ hours of related technical instruction per year
Certification: EPA Section 608 certification required and typically included
Application Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in New Jersey.
01
Meet minimum requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED
02
Contact local HVAC contractors or unions about openings
03
Apply through your state’s apprenticeship agency
04
Complete aptitude test and interview
05
Begin your earn-while-you-learn journey
Licensing Note
New Jersey requires HVAC licensing. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the HVAC Contractor Registration, regulated by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.