Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Pennsylvania is $51,020 per year ($25.18/hr mean), which is 4.9% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $72,880.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $34,090/yr
Median: $51,020/yr · Mean: $52,380/yr
15,680 HVAC techs employed in Pennsylvania
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $52,909/yr (COL index 99.0)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

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

90th Percentile

$72,880

75th Percentile

$61,770

Median

$51,020

25th Percentile

$41,570

10th Percentile

$34,090

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Pennsylvania's cost of living index is 99.0 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $52,909.

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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