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HVAC Technician Salary
in Delaware

The median HVAC technician salary in Delaware is $50,290, which is 3.4% above the national median.

$50,290
Median Salary
$51,640
Mean Salary
$24.83/hr
Hourly Wage
1,420
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Delaware is $50,290 per year ($24.83/hr mean), which is 3.4% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $72,340.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $33,580/yr
  • Median: $50,290/yr · Mean: $51,640/yr
  • 1,420 HVAC techs employed in Delaware
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,087/yr (COL index 103.1)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Delaware.
90th Percentile
$72,340
75th Percentile
$61,070
Median
$50,290
25th Percentile
$41,020
10th Percentile
$33,580
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
Delaware's cost of living index is 103.1 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $50,087.
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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