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HVAC Technician Salary
in Missouri
HVAC Technicians in Missouri (MO) 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
MO Median
$54,400
Top 10%
$87,000
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Missouri
- 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 Missouri metros
- Kansas City$58,100$28/hr
- St. Louis$57,000$27/hr
- Springfield$58,000$28/hr
Licensing in Missouri
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 Missouri?
- HVAC Technicians in Missouri 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 Missouri?
- Among Missouri's major metros, Kansas City tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $58,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Missouri?
- 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 Missouri 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 Missouri by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.