HVAC Technician Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median HVAC technician in the Pittsburgh area earns $62,140 a year ($29.88 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($61,010) and about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($62,400). Half of the 2,680 HVAC technicians there earn between $49,300 and $74,320.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,480 | $45,970 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $49,300 | $50,840 | $48,360 |
| Median | $62,140 | $62,400 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $74,320 | $74,620 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $92,710 | $89,440 | $95,210 |
| Average | $64,620 | $64,880 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 2,680 | 15,880 | 409,670 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $64,580
- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Chicago, IL: $77,960
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
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Similar jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
- Maintenance Worker: $49,250
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $62,560
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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.