HVAC technician salary in Utah
HVAC technicians in Utah earn a median $28.24 an hour ($58,730 a year), 4% below the US median of $29.33 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Most earn between $18.06 and $38.70. That ranks Utah 35th of the 50 states and DC by median pay; Salt Lake City-Murray pays the most of its metros at $29.23.
$28.24
Median hourly pay
4% below the US
$58,730
Median annual pay
$56,058 after state income tax
5,580
HVAC techs employed
3.2 per 1,000 jobs
Pay in Utah, from entry level to the top
BLS counts 5,580 HVAC mechanics and installers on Utah payrolls. The best-paid tenth earn at least 2.1 times what the lowest-paid tenth do ($38.70 against $18.06 an hour). The average, $28.85, is close to the median, so a few high earners don't skew the picture.
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual | US hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $18.06 | $37,570 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $22.75 | $47,320 | $23.25 |
| Median | $28.24 | $58,730 | $29.33 |
| 75th | $34.60 | $71,960 | $37.05 |
| 90th (top tenth) | $38.70 | $80,500 | $45.78 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Annual pay is hourly × 2,080 hours.
How Utah compares
The $28.24 median is 4% below the national figure and ranks 35th of the 50 states and DC. HVAC work is unusually common here: 3.2 of every 1,000 jobs, 22% above the national share. The median worker in Utah, across every occupation, earns $24.09 an hour, so HVAC pays 17% more than the local norm. See every state on the US HVAC technician salary page.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Across Utah's metro areas
Salt Lake City-Murray pays the most ($29.23 an hour) and St. George the least ($22.98), a gap of $6.25. Outside the metros, 2 nonmetropolitan areas report $30.51 and $22.21. The metro with its own salary page is linked.
| Area | Median hourly | HVAC techs |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $30.51 | 100 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $29.23 | 2,540 |
| Ogden, UT | $28.44 | 1,090 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $26.65 | 230 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $23.53 | 1,050 |
| St. George, UT | $22.98 | 420 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $22.21 | 180 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Areas with fewer than 100 techs are rough estimates.
What an hour of HVAC work costs in Utah
A tech at the Utah median earns $28.24 an hour. Our price model bills that hour at about $109 here ($72–$144), 4% below the national $113, because local HVAC wages are that much lower.
Of each $109 billed, about $28 is the technician's wage. The other $81 pays for payroll taxes and benefits, insurance, the truck and tools, drive and training time nobody is billed for, and the shop's margin.
Take a typical Utah AC repair at $380: about $233 of it is labor, the equivalent of 2.1 billed hours, and the technician's own pay for that time comes to roughly $60.
- AC repair cost in Utah: typical $380, of which $233 is labor
- Furnace repair cost in Utah: typical $340, of which $239 is labor
- Heat pump repair cost in Utah: typical $400, of which $233 is labor
- HVAC tune-up cost in Utah: typical $150, of which $150 is labor
Every other local price, wage and climate figure: HVAC prices in Utah.
Source: wages, BLS OEWS May 2025; billable rate, HomeGuide HVAC repair costs (2026) scaled by local HVAC wages; repair prices, HVACFIND Price Index 2026Q4.2 (model estimates for a 1,500–2,500 sq ft home).
After state tax and local prices
Utah's flat 4.55% income tax takes about $2,672 of the $58,730 median and leaves $56,058. That leaves Utah 39th of 51 after state tax.
Prices in Utah sit within 3% of the US average (BEA regional price parities, 2024), so the median buys about what it says: $59,407 in national terms. On that measure Utah ranks 40th of 51.
Source: state income tax at 2026 rates, single filer, standard deduction; federal income tax, FICA and city taxes left out. Price parities: BEA, 2024.
Other trades in Utah
Next to HVAC techs in Utah, electricians earn $1.57 more an hour and plumbers earn $1.52 more an hour. HVAC out-earns two of the five related trades listed.
| Occupation | Median hourly | vs HVAC |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC technicians (Utah) | $28.24 | — |
| Electricians | $29.81 | +$1.57 |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $29.76 | +$1.52 |
| Sheet metal workers | $30.36 | +$2.12 |
| Home appliance repairers | $23.73 | −$4.51 |
| Maintenance and repair workers | $24.26 | −$3.98 |
| All occupations | $24.09 | −$4.15 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing and training in Utah
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses HVAC contractors across Utah; the relevant classes are S350 HVAC contractor (and related S35x specialty classifications).
Refrigerant work also needs EPA Section 608 certification. BLS lists a postsecondary nondegree award, usually a certificate from a trade school or community college program, as the typical way in, followed by long-term on-the-job training, which BLS defines as more than 12 months. No prior work experience is required. How to check an HVAC contractor's license in Utah.
Source: HVACFIND licensing list, checked 2026-09-30 (confirm with the board before relying on it); BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035.
Questions
How much do HVAC technicians make in Utah?
A median $28.24 an hour, or $58,730 a year, across 5,580 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The lowest-paid tenth earn under $18.06 and the top tenth over $38.70.
Where in Utah do HVAC technicians earn the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray has the highest median ($29.23 an hour) and St. George the lowest ($22.98), among the 5 Utah metros with their own BLS estimate.
How much HVAC pay is left after Utah income tax?
Utah's flat 4.55% income tax takes about $2,672 of the $58,730 median and leaves $56,058. This uses 2026 rates for a single filer with the standard deduction; federal income tax and FICA are not included.
Do you need a license for HVAC work in Utah?
Contractors do. Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses HVAC contractors across Utah; the relevant classes are S350 HVAC contractor (and related S35x specialty classifications). Anyone handling refrigerant also needs EPA Section 608 certification.
What does an hour of HVAC labor cost in Utah?
About $109 in our price model ($72–$144), which scales national billable rates by Utah HVAC wages. A typical AC repair here runs $380, $233 of it labor.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: HVAC mechanics and installers (49-9021)
- BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035
- O*NET 31.0: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- EPA Section 608 technician certification
- HomeGuide: HVAC repair cost and hourly rates (2026)
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): license lookup
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