Hot summers, cold winters, and wide temperature swings drive heavy four-season HVAC demand across Kansas. Average pay tracks $61,470/year with 3,770 HVAC techs employed across Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence.
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$43,660
entry-level
25th Pct
$49,030
early career
Median
$60,460
typical wage
75th Pct
$72,830
experienced
90th Pct
$83,500
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 (municipal and county)
License type: Varies by municipality
Threshold or scope: All trade licensing at local level
Continuing education: Varies by municipality
Key details: Kansas City KS, Wichita, Topeka each maintain own programs.
For the most current licensing rules, fees, and reciprocity details, always consult the state authority.
Apprenticeship Programs
3
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
254
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,770
SOC 49-9021
14.15¢/kWh
Residential Electricity
#20 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
4A
Mixed-Humid
mixed_balanced
Kansas is in a Mixed-Humid zone with meaningful heating and cooling demand. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — making for relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
FAQ
HVAC mechanics and installers in Kansas earn a mean annual wage of $61,470, about 5.1% below the national mean of $64,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Entry-level technicians (10th percentile) average $43,660, and experienced techs at the 90th percentile reach $83,500. See our full salary breakdown for percentile data and metro variation.
The three largest HVAC job markets in Kansas are Wichita with about 880 HVAC mechanics, Topeka with about 220 HVAC mechanics, and Manhattan with about 150 HVAC mechanics. Each city page lists current openings and average pay for that metro.
Three of the most established HVAC programs in Kansas are Washburn Tech, Manhattan Area Technical College, and Dodge City 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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