Cold winters and warm, humid summers drive heavy four-season HVAC demand across Indiana. Average pay tracks $65,110/year — 0.5% above the national average — with 8,530 HVAC techs employed across Kokomo, Indianapolis, and South Bend.
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$40,460
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,530
early career
Median
$60,430
typical wage
75th Pct
$79,220
experienced
90th Pct
$97,800
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
Metro Markets
Metro-level salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Cities ranked by HVAC employment count.
Licensing
Authority: Local building departments (county and municipal)
License type: Varies by municipality
Threshold or scope: All HVAC trade licensing at local level
Continuing education: Varies by municipality
Key details: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville etc. each maintain own contractor licensing.
For the most current licensing rules, fees, and reciprocity details, always consult the state authority.
Apprenticeship Programs
5
Verified Programs
Apprenticeship sponsor data verified through union local primary sources, state Building Trades directories, and apprenticeship.gov.
Training
Program details vary by school. Verify cost, duration, and certification requirements directly with each institution.
Industry Density
Contracting Businesses
576
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
8,530
SOC 49-9021
14.77¢/kWh
Residential Electricity
#25 of 51
State Energy Rank
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9021). Electricity rates from EIA Electric Power Annual 2024.
Climate Profile
5A
Cool-Humid
heating_dominant
Indiana is in a Cool-Humid zone where heating demand defines the HVAC market. Furnace, boiler, and heat pump work dominate the trade, with emergency winter service driving demand. Summer cooling work is shorter but real.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
FAQ
HVAC mechanics and installers in Indiana earn a mean annual wage of $65,110, about 0.5% above the national mean of $64,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Entry-level technicians (10th percentile) average $40,460, and experienced techs at the 90th percentile reach $97,800. See our full salary breakdown for percentile data and metro variation.
The three largest HVAC job markets in Indiana are Indianapolis with about 3,080 HVAC mechanics, Fort Wayne with about 870 HVAC mechanics, and Evansville with about 490 HVAC mechanics. Each city page lists current openings and average pay for that metro.
Three of the most established HVAC programs in Indiana are Ivy Tech Community College, Ivy Tech Community College, and Ivy Tech Community College. Programs typically run 6–24 months and prepare graduates for EPA Section 608 certification and entry-level positions. See our trade schools directory for full program details.
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