HVAC Jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO. The metro employs about 110 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,050 per year.
$53,050
Avg Salary
110
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,950
entry-level
25th Pct
$43,470
early career
Median
$47,150
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,570
experienced
90th Pct
$72,690
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$28,940
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,050
$4,382
$4,058
$2,493
$42,116
$13,176
$28,940
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
9
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
110
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
Cape Girardeau 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 is 1 accredited HVAC program within about 40 miles of Cape Girardeau:
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center · Public · Certificate · Cape Girardeau, MO · 11 mi · 7 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Missouri HVAC schools guide.
