HVAC Salary in St. Louis, MO
HVAC technicians in St. Louis, MO earn $68,000 per year on average, +5.0% vs the national mean, with about $36,949 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 2,980 HVAC pros.
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$68,000
Avg Salary
2,980
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$45,870
entry-level
25th Pct
$49,040
early career
Median
$63,000
typical wage
75th Pct
$78,820
experienced
90th Pct
$100,180
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$36,949
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$68,000
$6,801
$5,202
$3,196
$52,801
$15,852
$36,949
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
225
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
2,980
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. Louis 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
Ranken Technical College · Private nonprofit · Certificate, Associate degree · Saint Louis, MO · 8 mi · 79 grads/yr · Visit site
Jefferson College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Hillsboro, MO · 35 mi · 44 grads/yr · Visit site
Southwestern Illinois College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Belleville, IL · 28 mi · 42 grads/yr · Visit site
American Trade School · For-profit · Certificate, Associate degree · Saint Ann, MO · 2 mi · 41 grads/yr · Visit site
East Central College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Union, MO · 40 mi · 21 grads/yr · Visit site
Kaskaskia College · Public · Associate degree · Centralia, IL · 63 mi · 18 grads/yr · Visit site
St Charles Community College · Public · Certificate · Cottleville, MO · 16 mi · Visit site
See our trade schools page for more information.
