HVAC Salary in New Orleans, LA
HVAC technicians in New Orleans, LA earn $60,970 per year on average, -5.9% vs the national mean, with about $32,560 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 1,280 HVAC pros.
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$60,970
Avg Salary
1,280
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,300
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,790
early career
Median
$63,500
typical wage
75th Pct
$70,640
experienced
90th Pct
$81,610
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$32,560
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,970
$5,332
$4,664
$1,829
$49,144
$16,584
$32,560
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
130
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,280
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
New Orleans 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).
Training & Education
Nunez Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Chalmette, LA · 52 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
Delgado Community College · Public · Certificate · New Orleans, LA · 58 mi · 25 grads/yr · Visit site
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