HVAC Salary in Bowling Green, KY
HVAC technicians in Bowling Green, KY earn $54,900 per year on average, -15.3% vs the national mean, with about $29,309 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 230 HVAC pros.
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$54,900
Avg Salary
230
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,240
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,310
early career
Median
$55,230
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,500
experienced
90th Pct
$74,260
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,309
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$54,900
$4,604
$4,200
$2,195
$43,901
$14,592
$29,309
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
17
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
230
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
Bowling Green 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
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Bowling Green, KY · 6 mi · 89 grads/yr · Visit site
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