A six-figure HVAC tech role in Utah, an entry-level opening on Long Island paying up to $46/hr, and installer positions in Illinois and Virginia. Here are five worth your time this week.
1. HVAC Technician — Ogden, UT $70,000–$160,000/year Big range here — Apex Clean Air is paying for performance. If you're an experienced tech who can run calls independently, this is one of the highest-paying listings we've seen.
2. HVAC Entry-Level to Service Technician — Hauppauge, NY $18–$46/hr Wide pay band covering helpers through junior mechanics. Good entry point on Long Island — they're hiring across experience levels, so don't skip it just because the floor is $18.
3. Lead HVAC Installer — Staunton, VA $18–$30/hr Lead installer role with Valley Air in the Shenandoah Valley. You're running residential crews, not just pulling wire. Good fit if you want to lead without moving to a big metro.
4. HVAC Installer — Peoria, IL $18–$30/hr Full-time install role with Bratcher Heating and Air. Illinois HVAC salaries average $72,860 — well above national — so there's room to grow fast in this market.
5. HVAC Service Technician — Jackson, MS $20–$25/hr Service tech role with Environment Masters. Tighter pay range but steady work in a market where cost of living is among the lowest in the country.
$72,860/yr — That's the average HVAC salary in Illinois, 21% above the national mean of $60,100. Senior techs in the state clear $110K. Union presence across the Chicago metro helps push wages higher than most Midwest markets.
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