HVAC Jobs in Slidell, LA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Slidell, LA. The metro employs about 270 HVAC pros earning an average of $55,120 per year.
$55,120
Avg Salary
270
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$35,990
entry-level
25th Pct
$43,600
early career
Median
$57,320
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,740
experienced
90th Pct
$78,650
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,483
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$55,120
$4,630
$4,217
$1,654
$44,619
$17,136
$27,483
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
56
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
270
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
Slidell 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
There are 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Slidell, ranked here by graduates per year:
Northshore Technical Community College · Public · Certificate · Lacombe, LA · 4 mi · 96 grads/yr · Visit site
Nunez Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Chalmette, LA · 31 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
Delgado Community College · Public · Certificate · New Orleans, LA · 31 mi · 25 grads/yr · Visit site
Pearl River Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Poplarville, MS · 39 mi · 23 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Louisiana HVAC schools guide.
