Average HVAC Technician Salary in New Jersey

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average HVAC Technician in New Jersey earns $58,600 per year, which is above the national average of $55,160. This translates to approximately $28.17 per hour, $2,254 biweekly, or $4,883 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,000	$21.15
Average (50th)	$58,600	$28.17
Experienced (75th)	$67,400	$32.40
Top Earners (90th)	$76,200	$36.63

HVAC Technician Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$63,300	$5,275/mo
Jersey City	$59,800	$4,983/mo
Trenton	$57,400	$4,783/mo
Edison	$55,700	$4,642/mo
Princeton	$54,500	$4,542/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring HVAC Technicians in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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