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Salt Lake City is a strong regional HVAC job market. Wide seasonal swings keep both heating and cooling work active, with maintenance and replacement demand spread across the year. Based on the most recent BLS-backed salary data in your city import, the metro shows an average HVAC salary of $60,420 per year, with entry-level pay around $35,490 and senior-level pay around $82,830. The area also supports about 2,620 HVAC jobs.Most openings in Salt Lake City center on residential service/install, light commercial work, maintenance programs, and replacement jobs. That makes the metro a good fit for technicians who want steady service work, install experience, or a path into more complex commercial systems over time. If you can troubleshoot cleanly, communicate well with customers or facility teams, and stay strong on maintenance fundamentals, Salt Lake City offers a solid place to build an HVAC career.

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What is the average HVAC salary in Salt Lake City?

The average HVAC salary in Salt Lake City is about $60,420 per year based on the most recent BLS data in your import. Entry-level roles start around $35,490, while senior HVAC technicians can reach about $82,830 depending on specialization, employer, and overtime.

Do you need a license to work HVAC in Salt Lake City?

Yes — Utah has statewide HVAC licensing through Utah DOPL (Dept. of Commerce). The main credential is typically a Specialty Contractor License (S350 HVAC). Many technicians still work under a licensed contractor depending on the role. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant work. Always verify current requirements with Utah DOPL (Dept. of Commerce) before making career decisions.

Is Salt Lake City a good place to build an HVAC career?

Yes — Salt Lake City offers a solid mix of HVAC work for technicians who want to grow. Wide seasonal swings keep both heating and cooling work active, with maintenance and replacement demand spread across the year. The metro supports about 2,620 HVAC jobs in the current import, which points to a meaningful local market. Residential service, light commercial work, maintenance, and replacement jobs all help create multiple paths to build experience.

Salt Lake City

Salary Data

HVAC Technician Pay

$60,420

/year avg salary

Entry

$35,490

Senior

$82,830

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Licensing

License Requirements

Specialty Contractor License (S350 HVAC) — HVAC is a specialty contractor classification under DOPL

Administered by: Utah DOPL (Dept. of Commerce)

EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling

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Training

Trade Schools and Programs

  • Salt Lake Community College — HVACR Technician | 21 credits / 1 year | Est. cost $3,374 | HVACR technician. Program
  • Dixie Technical College — HVACR Technician | 10–12 months / 21 credits | Total tuition/fees $4,112 | HVACR technician pathway. Program
  • Snow College — HVACR Technician Certificate | 1 year | Tuition ~$1,360 + $192 fees + ~$120 books | HVAC/R technician careers. Program

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