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HVAC Technician Salary
in Rhode Island
HVAC Technicians in Rhode Island (RI) earn a median of $63,000 a year, about $30 an hour. That runs roughly 10% above the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $40,400 and $100,800.
Bottom 10%
$40,400
RI Median
$63,000
Top 10%
$100,800
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Rhode Island
- Apprentice / Helper$39,100$19/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$63,000$30/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$86,900$42/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Rhode Island metros
- Providence$64,800$31/hr
- Cranston$60,600$29/hr
- Warwick$63,000$30/hr
Licensing in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
- HVAC Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $63,000 per year, about $30 per hour. That is roughly 10% above the national median. Most earn between $40,400 and $100,800.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Rhode Island?
- Among Rhode Island's major metros, Providence tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $64,800 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Rhode Island?
- 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.