HVAC Jobs in Monroe, LA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Monroe, LA. The metro employs about 260 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,260 per year.
$53,260
Avg Salary
260
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$35,390
entry-level
25th Pct
$41,420
early career
Median
$57,270
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,810
experienced
90th Pct
$73,300
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$30,005
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,260
$4,407
$4,074
$1,598
$43,181
$13,176
$30,005
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
34
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
260
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
Monroe 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
See requirements, cost, and how to apply on the state page.
Step 2 · Train
Earn while you learn. See verified union and non-union HVAC apprenticeship programs across Texas.
Step 3 · School
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
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