Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,450 | $62,937 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.79 | $30.26 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,428.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in New Jersey is $74,450, or about $35.79 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. New Jersey is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,330 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $74,450, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.