Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Tennessee is $45,480 per year ($22.46/hr mean), which is 6.5% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $65,340.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $30,430/yr
  • Median: $45,480/yr · Mean: $46,720/yr
  • 9,480 HVAC techs employed in Tennessee
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $51,116/yr (COL index 91.4)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Tennessee.
90th Percentile
$65,340
75th Percentile
$55,030
Median
$45,480
25th Percentile
$37,040
10th Percentile
$30,430
Cost of Living Adjustment
Tennessee's cost of living index is 91.4 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $51,116.
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