HVAC Salary in Lewiston, ID
HVAC technicians in Lewiston, ID earn $52,820 per year on average, -18.5% vs the national mean, with about $25,450 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 100 HVAC pros.
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$52,820
Avg Salary
100
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,470
entry-level
25th Pct
$42,850
early career
Median
$49,880
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,060
experienced
90th Pct
$72,240
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$25,450
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$52,820
$4,354
$4,041
$3,063
$41,362
$15,912
$25,450
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
3
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
100
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
5B
Cool-Dry
Lewiston is in a Cool-Dry 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
Lewis-Clark State College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Lewiston, ID · 12 mi · 3 grads/yr · Visit site
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