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HVAC Technician Salary
in Illinois
HVAC Technicians in Illinois (IL) earn a median of $64,200 a year, about $31 an hour. That runs roughly 12% above the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $41,100 and $102,600.
Bottom 10%
$41,100
IL Median
$64,200
Top 10%
$102,600
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Illinois
- Apprentice / Helper$39,800$19/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$64,200$31/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$88,600$43/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Illinois metros
- Chicago$63,700$31/hr
- Aurora$64,100$31/hr
- Rockford$61,500$30/hr
Licensing in Illinois
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 Illinois?
- HVAC Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $64,200 per year, about $31 per hour. That is roughly 12% above the national median. Most earn between $41,100 and $102,600.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Illinois?
- Among Illinois's major metros, Aurora tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $64,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Illinois?
- 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 Illinois 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 Illinois by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.