HVAC schools in Illinois
Looking for HVAC technician schools in Illinois? There are 31, including 26 public colleges and 5 private career schools. HVAC technicians in Illinois earn a median $77,410 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 31
- Public colleges
- 26
- Median pay in IL
- $77,410
- Cities with schools
- 12
24 HVAC technician schools
School results
Chicago Professional Center
Prospect Heights, IL · Private
- HVAC technician
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public
- HVAC technician
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +9
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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield, IL · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +7
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +15
HVAC schools by city
- Chicago (11 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (11 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (8 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (9 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (5 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (12 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (9 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (13 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (3 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (6 within 30 mi)
- Edwardsville (3 within 30 mi)
What HVAC technicians earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
HVAC technician salary in IllinoisHow to become an HVAC technician
- Median pay
- $77,410
- $37.21 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,690–$117,550
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 9,740
- 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 technician schools are in Illinois?
We list 31 schools in Illinois with HVAC technician programs: 26 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Springfield, Glen Ellyn, Grayslake, and Palos Hills.
Are there community college HVAC technician programs in Illinois?
Yes. 26 public colleges in Illinois offer HVAC technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does HVAC technician school cost in Illinois?
Among the 30 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $27,793. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do HVAC technicians make in Illinois?
The median pay for HVAC technicians in Illinois is $77,410 a year, and most earn between $46,690 and $117,550, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a HVAC technician school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- Auto mechanic schools (38)
- LPN programs (36)
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HVAC schools in other states
- California (71)
- Florida (62)
- Texas (60)
- Ohio (39)
- North Carolina (38)
- Pennsylvania (32)
- Georgia (28)
- Tennessee (25)
- Virginia (25)
- Michigan (23)
- Oklahoma (23)
- Alabama (18)
- Puerto Rico (18)
- Kentucky (17)
- Louisiana (17)
- Arizona (16)