HVAC schools
Compare 769 schools with HVAC technician programs in 50 states. HVAC technicians in the U.S. earn a median $61,010 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 769
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $61,010
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +10.9%
24 HVAC technician schools nationwide
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
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All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +5
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +9
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- HVAC technician
- Electrician
- Welding
- +24
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- HVAC technician
- Electrician
- Carpentry
- +15
HVAC schools by state
- California (71)
- Florida (62)
- Texas (60)
- Ohio (39)
- North Carolina (38)
- Pennsylvania (32)
- Illinois (31)
- Georgia (28)
- Tennessee (25)
- Virginia (25)
- Michigan (23)
- Oklahoma (23)
- Alabama (18)
- Puerto Rico (18)
- Kentucky (17)
- Louisiana (17)
- Arizona (16)
- Arkansas (16)
- New York (15)
- Mississippi (14)
- Missouri (14)
- South Carolina (14)
- Kansas (13)
- New Jersey (12)
- Iowa (11)
- Minnesota (11)
- Wisconsin (11)
- Washington (10)
- Colorado (9)
- Massachusetts (8)
- Utah (7)
- West Virginia (7)
- Maine (6)
- Connecticut (5)
- Maryland (5)
- Nebraska (5)
- New Mexico (5)
- Nevada (4)
- Alaska (3)
- Delaware (3)
- Idaho (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Indiana (2)
- North Dakota (2)
- Oregon (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Hawaii (1)
- Montana (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- Wyoming (1)
HVAC schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Nashville, TN
- Washington, DC
- Las Vegas, NV
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Memphis, TN
What HVAC technicians earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $61,010
- $29.33 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,050–$95,210
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 409,670
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +10.9%
- 40,600 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hvac schools are there?
We list 769 schools with HVAC technician programs in 50 states. California has the most, with 71. Together they reported 32,604 HVAC technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do HVAC technicians make?
The national median pay is $61,010 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 10.9% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find hvac schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.