HVAC Technician Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median HVAC technician in the Chicago area earns $77,960 a year ($37.48 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($61,010) and 1% above the Illinois median ($77,410). Half of the 7,210 HVAC technicians there earn between $61,050 and $96,790.
Median $77,960
10th: $47,46090th: $117,940
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,460 | $46,690 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $61,050 | $60,200 | $48,360 |
| Median | $77,960 | $77,410 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $96,790 | $96,030 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $117,940 | $117,550 | $95,210 |
| Average | $79,340 | $77,570 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 7,210 | 9,740 | 409,670 |
Chicago, IL ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
- Hartford, CT: $76,180
- San Diego, CA: $74,880
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- Maintenance Worker: $58,020
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $75,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.