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HVAC Technician Salary
in Massachusetts

The median HVAC technician salary in Massachusetts is $58,640, which is 20.6% above the national median.

$58,640
Median Salary
$60,230
Mean Salary
$28.96/hr
Hourly Wage
9,180
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Massachusetts is $58,640 per year ($28.96/hr mean), which is 20.6% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $83,270.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $39,210/yr
  • Median: $58,640/yr · Mean: $60,230/yr
  • 9,180 HVAC techs employed in Massachusetts
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $44,615/yr (COL index 135.0)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Massachusetts.
90th Percentile
$83,270
75th Percentile
$71,120
Median
$58,640
25th Percentile
$47,650
10th Percentile
$39,210
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
Massachusetts's cost of living index is 135.0 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $44,615.
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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