HVAC Jobs in Lawrence, KS
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Lawrence, KS. The metro employs about 130 HVAC pros earning an average of $60,630 per year.
$60,630
Avg Salary
130
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$48,230
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,890
early career
Median
$59,390
typical wage
75th Pct
$65,060
experienced
90th Pct
$82,570
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$31,824
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,630
$5,292
$4,638
$3,456
$47,244
$15,420
$31,824
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
4
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
130
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
Lawrence 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 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Lawrence, ranked here by graduates per year:
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Kansas City, MO · 40 mi · 59 grads/yr · Visit site
Johnson County Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Overland Park, KS · 30 mi · 46 grads/yr · Visit site
Kansas City Kansas Community College · Public · Certificate · Kansas City, KS · 33 mi · 34 grads/yr · Visit site
Washburn Institute of Technology · Public · Certificate · Topeka, KS · 27 mi · 15 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Kansas HVAC schools guide.
