HVAC Jobs in Jackson, MI
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Jackson, MI. The metro employs about 110 HVAC pros earning an average of $68,420 per year.
$68,420
Avg Salary
110
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$44,010
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,940
early career
Median
$61,220
typical wage
75th Pct
$90,680
experienced
90th Pct
$97,820
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$38,373
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$68,420
$6,893
$5,234
$2,907
$53,385
$15,012
$38,373
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
5A
Cool-Humid
Jackson 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).
Training & Education
There are 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Jackson, ranked here by graduates per year:
Washtenaw Community College · Public · Associate degree · Ann Arbor, MI · 39 mi · 40 grads/yr · Visit site
Lansing Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Lansing, MI · 35 mi · 19 grads/yr · Visit site
Kellogg Community College · Public · Associate degree · Battle Creek, MI · 39 mi · 6 grads/yr · Visit site
Siena Heights University · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's · Adrian, MI · 31 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Michigan HVAC schools guide.
