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HVAC Technician Salary
in Connecticut
HVAC Technicians in Connecticut (CT) earn a median of $65,900 a year, about $32 an hour. That runs roughly 15% above the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $42,200 and $105,300.
Bottom 10%
$42,200
CT Median
$65,900
Top 10%
$105,300
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Connecticut
- Apprentice / Helper$40,900$20/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$65,900$32/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$90,900$44/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Connecticut metros
- Bridgeport$66,400$32/hr
- Hartford$63,500$31/hr
- New Haven$70,400$34/hr
Licensing in Connecticut
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in Connecticut?
- HVAC Technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $65,900 per year, about $32 per hour. That is roughly 15% above the national median. Most earn between $42,200 and $105,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Connecticut?
- Among Connecticut's major metros, New Haven tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $70,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Connecticut?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in Connecticut is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Connecticut by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.