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)

Distribution

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

Real Buying Power

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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