HVAC Salary in Baton Rouge, LA
HVAC technicians in Baton Rouge, LA earn $59,810 per year on average, -7.7% vs the national mean, with about $32,527 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 1,180 HVAC pros.
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$59,810
Avg Salary
1,180
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,490
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,440
early career
Median
$62,940
typical wage
75th Pct
$66,550
experienced
90th Pct
$80,080
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$32,527
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$59,810
$5,193
$4,575
$1,794
$48,247
$15,720
$32,527
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
136
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,180
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
2A
Hot-Humid
Baton Rouge sits in a Hot-Humid climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Baton Rouge, LA · 8 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
ITI Technical College · For-profit · Certificate, Associate degree · Baton Rouge, LA · 12 mi · 27 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis College-Baton Rouge · For-profit · Certificate · Baton Rouge, LA · 12 mi · 27 grads/yr · Visit site
River Parishes Community College · Public · Certificate · Gonzales, LA · 25 mi · 24 grads/yr · Visit site
Baton Rouge Community College · Public · Certificate · Baton Rouge, LA · 5 mi · 8 grads/yr · Visit site
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