HVAC Jobs in Joplin, MO
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Joplin, MO. The metro employs about 210 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,410 per year.
$56,410
Avg Salary
210
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,560
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,460
early career
Median
$55,360
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,830
experienced
90th Pct
$81,980
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$32,670
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,410
$4,785
$4,315
$2,651
$44,658
$11,988
$32,670
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
210
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
Joplin 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 Joplin, ranked here by graduates per year:
Crowder College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Neosho, MO · 21 mi · 6 grads/yr · Visit site
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education · Public · Certificate · Joplin, MO · 1 mi · 3 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Missouri HVAC schools guide.
