HVAC Technician Cost Per Hour in Illinois

$93 – $167We estimate an HVAC technician in Illinois bills about $93 to $167 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $37.21 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $29.33.

Metro areas

Place	Median wage	Billed low	Billed high
Chicago	$37.48	$94	$169

What common jobs cost in Illinois

Job	Low	High
AC Replacement	$3,850	$9,350
Furnace Replacement	$3,050	$8,850
Heat Pump Installation	$4,550	$12,000
Thermostat Replacement	$120	$580

Neighboring states

Place	Median wage	Billed low	Billed high
Indiana	$29.05	$73	$131
Iowa	$29.17	$73	$131
Kentucky	$28.18	$70	$127
Missouri	$28.82	$72	$130
Wisconsin	$29.67	$74	$134

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.