HVAC Jobs in St. Joseph, MO
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in St. Joseph, MO. The metro employs about 170 HVAC pros earning an average of $63,220 per year.
$63,220
Avg Salary
170
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$42,630
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,010
early career
Median
$61,910
typical wage
75th Pct
$74,320
experienced
90th Pct
$85,880
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$36,007
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$63,220
$5,749
$4,836
$2,971
$49,663
$13,656
$36,007
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
16
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
170
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
4A
Mixed-Humid
St. Joseph sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Humid climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of St. Joseph, ranked here by graduates per year:
Pinnacle Career Institute · For-profit · Certificate · Kansas City, MO · 37 mi · 47 grads/yr · Visit site
Highland Community College · Public · Certificate · Highland, KS · 26 mi · 2 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Missouri HVAC schools guide.
