Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Kansas is $46,320 per year ($22.86/hr mean), which is 4.8% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $66,350.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $30,940/yr
  • Median: $46,320/yr · Mean: $47,540/yr
  • 4,210 HVAC techs employed in Kansas
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $53,416/yr (COL index 89.0)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Kansas.
90th Percentile
$66,350
75th Percentile
$56,020
Median
$46,320
25th Percentile
$37,730
10th Percentile
$30,940
Cost of Living Adjustment
Kansas's cost of living index is 89.0 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $53,416.
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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