HVAC Jobs in Lake Charles, LA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Lake Charles, LA. The metro employs about 220 HVAC pros earning an average of $51,620 per year.
$51,620
Avg Salary
220
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,740
entry-level
25th Pct
$43,470
early career
Median
$47,360
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,870
experienced
90th Pct
$69,090
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,180
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$51,620
$4,210
$3,949
$1,549
$41,912
$15,732
$26,180
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
220
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
2A
Hot-Humid
Lake Charles sits in a Hot-Humid climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
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
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
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