HVAC Jobs in Dubuque, IA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Dubuque, IA. The metro employs about 130 HVAC pros earning an average of $62,220 per year.
$62,220
Avg Salary
130
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,690
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,140
early career
Median
$61,410
typical wage
75th Pct
$76,040
experienced
90th Pct
$84,380
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$35,168
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$62,220
$5,529
$4,760
$2,998
$48,932
$13,764
$35,168
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
8
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
130
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
5A
Cool-Humid
Dubuque is in a Cool-Humid zone where heating demand defines the HVAC market. Furnace and boiler work, heat pump installations, and emergency winter service make up the bulk of technician work, with shorter but real summer cooling demand.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Getting Started
Step 1 · License
See requirements, cost, and how to apply on the state page.
Step 2 · Train
Earn while you learn. See verified union and non-union HVAC apprenticeship programs across Texas.
Step 3 · School
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
Each step links to the Texas state page for full details. Texas-specific requirements may vary by city or county.
