HVAC Jobs in Syracuse, NY
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Syracuse, NY. The metro employs about 970 HVAC pros earning an average of $68,990 per year.
$68,990
Avg Salary
970
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$47,320
entry-level
25th Pct
$54,700
early career
Median
$66,600
typical wage
75th Pct
$78,750
experienced
90th Pct
$96,780
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$34,778
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$68,990
$7,019
$5,278
$4,036
$52,658
$17,880
$34,778
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
53
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
970
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
6A
Cold-Humid
Heating dominates Syracuse's Cold-Humid climate, where deep winters create high-stakes demand for furnace, boiler, and heat pump reliability. Technicians here build careers around heating systems, with short but intense summer cooling seasons.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There is 1 accredited HVAC program within about 40 miles of Syracuse:
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES · Public · Certificate · Liverpool, NY · 6 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our New York HVAC schools guide.
