HVAC Jobs in Baltimore, MD
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Baltimore, MD. The metro employs about 3,960 HVAC pros earning an average of $70,450 per year.
$70,450
Avg Salary
3,960
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$45,040
entry-level
25th Pct
$53,130
early career
Median
$63,180
typical wage
75th Pct
$84,950
experienced
90th Pct
$103,320
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,839
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$70,450
$7,340
$5,389
$3,522
$54,199
$24,360
$29,839
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
271
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,960
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
Baltimore 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).
Training & Education
There are 5 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Baltimore, ranked here by graduates per year:
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia · For-profit · Certificate · Columbia, MD · 18 mi · 158 grads/yr · Visit site
North American Trade Schools · For-profit · Certificate · Baltimore, MD · 11 mi · 50 grads/yr · Visit site
Community College of Baltimore County · Public · Associate degree · Baltimore, MD · 5 mi · 24 grads/yr · Visit site
All-State Career-Baltimore · For-profit · Certificate · Baltimore, MD · 3 mi · 20 grads/yr · Visit site
Montgomery College · Public · Certificate · Rockville, MD · 36 mi · 2 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Maryland HVAC schools guide.
