Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $55,490 | $62,937 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $26.68 | $30.26 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,381.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in Tennessee is $55,490, or about $26.68 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. Tennessee is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,740 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $55,490, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.