39% of HVAC listings now top $100K

Six figures this week: 39% of pay-transparent listings on our board have a ceiling of $100K or more.

Here are 5 worth a look — three different routes to get there.

Best overall

Commercial HVAC Service Mechanic — New York, NY
$112K–$128K · Union (UA Local 638) · Full benefits

Why we picked it: A wrench-turning service role where the floor is $112,000. Union wage structure, overtime on top, and a varied commercial equipment mix — chillers, boilers, VRF, rooftops.

Worth knowing: This is a 10-year-experience or journeyman-level role, and you'll need FDNY G-60, F-60, and SST-62 credentials in place before day one. Posted by a recruiting firm.

See the $112K union mechanic job →

4 more worth checking

Project Manager-HVAC — Metairie, LA
$100K–$160K · Commercial · Benefits

Six figures where your dollar actually stretches. Same money as the coasts, Louisiana cost of living.

See the Metairie PM job →

Project Manager, Commercial HVAC — Airco Service Company · Troy, IL
$95K–$125K · Company vehicle · Benefits

Direct employer, not a recruiter. Field experience matters more here than a degree.

See the $95K–$125K opening →

BAS/HVAC Controls Service Technician — Petaluma, CA
$75K–$105K

Proof you can cross $100K without leaving the tools. Controls is the fastest-growing path to that number.

Worth knowing: The floor is $75K — the top of the range takes BAS experience.

See the controls tech job →

HVAC Project Manager — Union City, CA
$100K–$180K · Commercial

The highest ceiling on our board this week. Run commercial jobs in the Bay Area and the pay follows the responsibility.

Worth knowing: Posted by a recruiting firm, so expect a screen call before you meet the contractor.

See the $100K–$180K PM job →

The Number

39%

Nearly 4 in 10 pay-transparent HVAC listings on our board right now advertise a ceiling of $100K or more. That's from 2,703 live listings with pay disclosed, not a survey.

See pay by role and state →

The Move

None of these are entry-level jobs. But the path to them can now start for free. Massachusetts made community college tuition-free for eligible residents, and Massasoit's HVAC program covers everything from refrigeration to building automation — EPA 608 Universal included. We asked the people running it how it works.

Read: Free HVAC training in Massachusetts →

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Talk next Tuesday,
Brett
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