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HVAC Technician Salary
in Mississippi

The median HVAC technician salary in Mississippi is $38,870, which is 20.1% below the national median.

$38,870
Median Salary
$40,180
Mean Salary
$19.32/hr
Hourly Wage
3,420
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Mississippi is $38,870 per year ($19.32/hr mean), which is 20.1% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $56,280.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $26,590/yr
  • Median: $38,870/yr · Mean: $40,180/yr
  • 3,420 HVAC techs employed in Mississippi
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $46,884/yr (COL index 85.7)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Mississippi.
90th Percentile
$56,280
75th Percentile
$47,120
Median
$38,870
25th Percentile
$31,950
10th Percentile
$26,590
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
Mississippi's cost of living index is 85.7 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $46,884.
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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