Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Kentucky is $44,430 per year ($21.96/hr mean), which is 8.6% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $63,960.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $29,780/yr
  • Median: $44,430/yr · Mean: $45,670/yr
  • 5,340 HVAC techs employed in Kentucky
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,744/yr (COL index 90.0)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Kentucky.
90th Percentile
$63,960
75th Percentile
$53,790
Median
$44,430
25th Percentile
$36,180
10th Percentile
$29,780
Cost of Living Adjustment
Kentucky's cost of living index is 90.0 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $50,744.
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