HVAC Jobs in Jefferson City, MO
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Jefferson City, MO. The metro employs about 190 HVAC pros earning an average of $63,100 per year.
$63,100
Avg Salary
190
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,420
entry-level
25th Pct
$45,030
early career
Median
$58,180
typical wage
75th Pct
$78,490
experienced
90th Pct
$107,240
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$37,944
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$63,100
$5,723
$4,827
$2,966
$49,584
$11,640
$37,944
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
18
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
190
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
Jefferson City 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).
Getting Started
Step 1 · License
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Step 2 · Train
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Step 3 · School
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