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HVAC Technician Salary
in Delaware
HVAC Technicians in Delaware (DE) earn a median of $60,200 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 5% above the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $38,500 and $96,200.
Bottom 10%
$38,500
DE Median
$60,200
Top 10%
$96,200
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Delaware
- Apprentice / Helper$37,300$18/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$60,200$29/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$83,100$40/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Delaware metros
- Wilmington$64,200$31/hr
- Dover$59,100$28/hr
- Newark$63,600$31/hr
Licensing in Delaware
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 Delaware?
- HVAC Technicians in Delaware earn a median of $60,200 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 5% above the national median. Most earn between $38,500 and $96,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Delaware?
- Among Delaware's major metros, Wilmington tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $64,200 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Delaware?
- 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 Delaware 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 Delaware by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.