Key Takeaways

HVAC technicians in Oklahoma earn a median $57,560 per year ($27.71/hr mean), which is 5.7% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $79,660.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $36,050/yr
  • Median: $57,560/yr · Mean: $57,640/yr
  • 5,650 HVAC techs employed in Oklahoma
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $66,025/yr (COL index 87.3)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Oklahoma.
90th Percentile
$79,660
75th Percentile
$72,110
Median
$57,560
25th Percentile
$44,190
10th Percentile
$36,050
Cost of Living Adjustment
Oklahoma's cost of living index is 87.3 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $66,025.
HVAC pay questions in Oklahoma
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How much do HVAC technicians make in Oklahoma?
The median HVAC technician salary in Oklahoma is $57,560 per year ($57,640 mean). That is 5.7% below the U.S. median. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,050; experienced techs (90th percentile) earn about $79,660.
What is the hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Oklahoma?
The mean hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Oklahoma is $27.71. Annual figures assume full-time work; overtime, on-call pay, and certifications can raise effective hourly earnings.
How many HVAC technicians work in Oklahoma?
BLS OEWS estimates about 5,650 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021) employed in Oklahoma.
Is HVAC pay in Oklahoma high after cost of living?
Oklahoma's cost-of-living index is 87.3 (U.S. average = 100). After adjusting the median for purchasing power, the effective wage is about $66,025 per year.
What certifications increase HVAC pay in Oklahoma?
EPA Section 608 is required to handle refrigerants nationwide. NATE and other industry certifications are associated with higher pay (often a mid-single to low-double-digit premium) and stronger hiring odds with larger Oklahoma employers.
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). State wage figures are U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for HVAC mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021), May 2025 OEWS. Metro pages use May 2025 OEWS, published 2026-05-15 for metropolitan areas. A state figure and a metro figure describe different places and should not be averaged. Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data (May 2025 OEWS) ↗
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