Hotter summers along the Wasatch Front, cold winters, and dry air keep heating systems under heavy load across Utah. Average pay tracks $60,000/year with 5,580 HVAC techs employed across Ogden, Salt Lake City, and St. George.
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,570
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,320
early career
Median
$58,730
typical wage
75th Pct
$71,960
experienced
90th Pct
$80,500
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: Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
License type: S350 HVAC Specialty Contractor License
Threshold or scope: None — required for HVAC contracting
Continuing education: 6 hours per 2-year renewal cycle (3 hrs must be HVAC code)
Key details: Designated qualifying partner + field experience + trade/business exams + active liability insurance.
For the most current licensing rules, fees, and reciprocity details, always consult the state authority.
Apprenticeship Programs
4
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
211
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
5,580
SOC 49-9021
12.22¢/kWh
Residential Electricity
#6 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
5B
Cool-Dry
heating_dominant
Utah is in a Cool-Dry 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 Utah earn a mean annual wage of $60,000, about 7.4% below the national mean of $64,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Entry-level technicians (10th percentile) average $37,570, and experienced techs at the 90th percentile reach $80,500. See our full salary breakdown for percentile data and metro variation.
The three largest HVAC job markets in Utah are Salt Lake City with about 2,540 HVAC mechanics, Ogden with about 1,090 HVAC mechanics, and Provo with about 1,050 HVAC mechanics. Each city page lists current openings and average pay for that metro.
Three of the most established HVAC programs in Utah are Salt Lake Community College, Dixie Technical College, and Snow 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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