Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Ohio is $48,380 per year ($23.86/hr mean), which is 0.5% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $69,380.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $32,310/yr
Median: $48,380/yr · Mean: $49,640/yr
15,320 HVAC techs employed in Ohio
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $54,430/yr (COL index 91.2)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

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

90th Percentile

$69,380

75th Percentile

$58,510

Median

$48,380

25th Percentile

$39,420

10th Percentile

$32,310

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Ohio's cost of living index is 91.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $54,430.

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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