Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,950 | $62,937 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.82 | $30.26 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,024.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in Missouri is $59,950, or about $28.82 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. Missouri is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in Missouri typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,220 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $59,950, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 335 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 54% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay at $96,850, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers at $96,360, Signal and Track Switch Repairers at $86,300 — all figures are median annual wages for Missouri.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 335 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 54% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Missouri | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $96,850 | $290 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $96,360 | $3,440 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $86,300 | $250 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $81,330 | $30 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $81,220 | $170 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $77,650 | $620 |
Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 733 occupations in Missouri.