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HVAC Technician Salary
in Iowa
HVAC Technicians in Iowa (IA) earn a median of $54,400 a year, about $26 an hour. That runs roughly 5% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $34,900 and $87,000.
Bottom 10%
$34,900
IA Median
$54,400
Top 10%
$87,000
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Iowa
- Apprentice / Helper$33,700$16/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$54,400$26/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$75,100$36/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Iowa metros
- Des Moines$57,900$28/hr
- Cedar Rapids$56,200$27/hr
- Davenport$54,000$26/hr
Licensing in Iowa
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 Iowa?
- HVAC Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $54,400 per year, about $26 per hour. That is roughly 5% below the national median. Most earn between $34,900 and $87,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Iowa?
- Among Iowa's major metros, Des Moines tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $57,900 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Iowa?
- 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 Iowa 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 Iowa by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.