HVAC Jobs in Fort Collins, CO
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Fort Collins, CO. The metro employs about 930 HVAC pros earning an average of $75,870 per year.
$75,870
Avg Salary
930
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$48,280
entry-level
25th Pct
$59,630
early career
Median
$66,290
typical wage
75th Pct
$104,100
experienced
90th Pct
$105,020
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$35,767
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$75,870
$8,532
$5,804
$3,338
$58,195
$22,428
$35,767
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
38
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
930
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
5B
Cool-Dry
Fort Collins is in a Cool-Dry 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.
