HVAC Jobs in Dover, DE
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Dover, DE. The metro employs about 180 HVAC pros earning an average of $59,160 per year.
$59,160
Avg Salary
180
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$42,480
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,540
early career
Median
$59,810
typical wage
75th Pct
$65,390
experienced
90th Pct
$75,830
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,197
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$59,160
$5,115
$4,526
$3,254
$46,265
$19,068
$27,197
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
14
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
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
4A
Mixed-Humid
Dover 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 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Dover, ranked here by graduates per year:
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Dover, DE · 8 mi · 16 grads/yr · Visit site
Polytech Adult Education · Public · Certificate · Woodside, DE · 3 mi · 14 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Delaware HVAC schools guide.
