Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in New Jersey is $56,120 per year ($27.71/hr mean), which is 15.4% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $79,680.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $37,530/yr
Median: $56,120/yr · Mean: $57,640/yr
10,240 HVAC techs employed in New Jersey
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,035/yr (COL index 115.2)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

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

90th Percentile

$79,680

75th Percentile

$68,080

Median

$56,120

25th Percentile

$45,690

10th Percentile

$37,530

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

New Jersey's cost of living index is 115.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $50,035.

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