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HVAC Technician Salary
in Louisiana
HVAC Technicians in Louisiana (LA) earn a median of $52,700 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 8% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $33,800 and $84,300.
Bottom 10%
$33,800
LA Median
$52,700
Top 10%
$84,300
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Louisiana
- Apprentice / Helper$32,700$16/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$52,700$25/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$72,700$35/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Louisiana metros
- New Orleans$51,000$25/hr
- Baton Rouge$54,400$26/hr
- Shreveport$53,000$25/hr
Licensing in Louisiana
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 Louisiana?
- HVAC Technicians in Louisiana earn a median of $52,700 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 8% below the national median. Most earn between $33,800 and $84,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Louisiana?
- Among Louisiana's major metros, Baton Rouge tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $54,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Louisiana?
- 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.