Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Louisiana is $43,320 per year ($21.40/hr mean), which is 10.9% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $62,350.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $29,040/yr
Median: $43,320/yr · Mean: $44,520/yr
5,980 HVAC techs employed in Louisiana
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $48,923/yr (COL index 91.0)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

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

90th Percentile

$62,350

75th Percentile

$52,430

Median

$43,320

25th Percentile

$35,280

10th Percentile

$29,040

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Louisiana's cost of living index is 91.0 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $48,923.

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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