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HVAC Technician Salary
in Rhode Island

The median HVAC technician salary in Rhode Island is $51,760, which is 6.4% above the national median.

$51,760
Median Salary
$53,140
Mean Salary
$25.55/hr
Hourly Wage
1,380
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Rhode Island is $51,760 per year ($25.55/hr mean), which is 6.4% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $73,910.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $34,580/yr
  • Median: $51,760/yr · Mean: $53,140/yr
  • 1,380 HVAC techs employed in Rhode Island
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $49,022/yr (COL index 108.4)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Rhode Island.
90th Percentile
$73,910
75th Percentile
$62,680
Median
$51,760
25th Percentile
$42,190
10th Percentile
$34,580
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
Rhode Island's cost of living index is 108.4 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $49,022.
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