Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Colorado is $52,150 per year ($25.71/hr mean), which is 7.2% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $74,280.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $34,720/yr
Median: $52,150/yr · Mean: $53,480/yr
8,750 HVAC techs employed in Colorado
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,885/yr (COL index 105.1)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Colorado.

90th Percentile

$74,280

75th Percentile

$63,190

Median

$52,150

25th Percentile

$42,380

10th Percentile

$34,720

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Colorado's cost of living index is 105.1 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $50,885.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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