HVAC Jobs in Atlantic City, NJ
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Atlantic City, NJ. The metro employs about 480 HVAC pros earning an average of $64,700 per year.
$64,700
Avg Salary
480
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$44,560
entry-level
25th Pct
$49,240
early career
Median
$60,640
typical wage
75th Pct
$73,000
experienced
90th Pct
$88,930
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$25,763
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$64,700
$6,075
$4,950
$3,720
$49,955
$24,192
$25,763
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
24
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
480
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
4A
Mixed-Humid
Atlantic City sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Humid climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Getting Started
Step 1 · License
See requirements, cost, and how to apply on the state page.
Step 2 · Train
Earn while you learn. See verified union and non-union HVAC apprenticeship programs across Texas.
Step 3 · School
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
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