HVAC Technician Cost Per Hour in Massachusetts
$93 – $167We estimate an HVAC technician in Massachusetts bills about $93 to $167 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $37.16 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $29.33.
Massachusetts says installers or providers of central heating and air conditioning do not need Home Improvement Contractor registration. That does not address any other license they may need.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $37.75 | $94 | $170 |
What common jobs cost in Massachusetts
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $36.83 | $92 | $166 |
| New Hampshire | $35.51 | $89 | $160 |
| New York | $35.78 | $89 | $161 |
| Rhode Island | $32.39 | $81 | $146 |
| Vermont | $29.88 | $75 | $134 |
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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.