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Compare hvac technician licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$60,499
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.8 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$252
across 39 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,290#48 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $83,660#1 | 4.1 yr#38 | $350#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $56,580#35 | 2.1 yr#1 | $440#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $47,240#50 | 3.1 yr#31 | $175#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $65,290#11 | 2.1 yr#1 | $630#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $63,420#16 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $73,910#4 | 4.1 yr#38 | $290#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $59,940#27 | 2.1 yr#1 | $213#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $83,390#2 | 2.1 yr#1 | $325#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $50,580#47 | 2.1 yr#1 | $384#35 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $55,020#38 | 2.1 yr#1 | $190#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $63,780#14 | 4.1 yr#38 | $425#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $52,730#42 | 4.1 yr#38 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $71,620#6 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $60,310#24 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $59,490#29 | 2.1 yr#1 | $155#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $56,750#34 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $58,880#32 | 4.1 yr#38 | $160#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $53,510#41 | 2.1 yr#1 | $340#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $62,130#18 | 3.1 yr#31 | $41#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $65,000#12 | 2.1 yr#1 | $325#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $76,990#3 | 4.1 yr#38 | $175#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $60,090#26 | 3.1 yr#31 | $175#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $73,390#5 | 4.1 yr#38 | $155#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $47,270#49 | 2.1 yr#1 | $215#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $60,330#23 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $58,600#33 | 3.1 yr#31 | $150#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $59,690#28 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $59,230#31 | 2.1 yr#1 | $475#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $64,410#13 | 4.1 yr#38 | $135#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $69,800#7 | 4.1 yr#38 | $355#34 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $55,020#38 | 3.1 yr#31 | $235#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $66,670#10 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $51,940#43 | 2.1 yr#1 | $235#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $66,770#9 | 4.1 yr#38 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $60,490#22 | 2.1 yr#1 | $275#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $50,920#45 | 3.1 yr#31 | $190#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $62,740#17 | 4.1 yr#38 | $300#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,120#20 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $63,580#15 | 2.1 yr#1 | $240#22 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $55,260#37 | 2.1 yr#1 | $265#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $59,460#30 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $51,480#44 | 2.1 yr#1 | $290#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $54,050#40 | 2.1 yr#1 | $210#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $56,200#36 | 4.1 yr#38 | $215#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $60,170#25 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $60,630#21 | 2.1 yr#1 | $285#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $67,630#8 | 4.1 yr#38 | $285#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $46,040#51 | 3.1 yr#31 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $62,030#19 | 4.1 yr#38 | $137#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $50,920#45 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.