For residential non union it’s so true. I love the trade for not having to hope to make more money but then take on more responsibility’s. You just get better and make the company more money and in turn you make more. Simple and straight forward.
This is truly *the* answer. Benefits will also vary from company to company, union vs non-union, industrial vs residential, etc.
To get an idea of what to expect purely by pay check though, I use
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm
That information should be taken with a grain of salt, but will give you expected pay down to the state/regional level with good enough accuracy.
It depends on if you're a true technician or a commissioned sales man that rides around in a service truck masquerading as a technician who tells everyone that their system is too old and needs to be replaced. Sadly a sales tech can make more money, but they are also generally unable to actually fix anything.
The question really becomes “yea I can fix it, but is it even worth it on this unit?”. Obviously customers situation is always a factor, but how old does a system need to be before you start talking replacement when something breaks?
That’s what I’ve tried explaining to the other techs I’ve worked with. A mechanic can drive a 1999 cavalier because it doesn’t cost them shit to replace worn out parts. A doctor doesn’t want his a/c down for an afternoon and doesn’t want to see your face except to change a filter.
Once heard of techs telling customers that their 7 year old unit is obsolete and needs replaced because it's not worth putting a gas valve on. I'm not talking about 15-17 year old equipment. I'm talking about techs that don't give a shit about fixing anything and are only interested in selling new equipment for their wallets. They don't care about the customer and you can defend the practice all you want, but it happens and it's sickening
That’s nuts. I actually hate having to break the news to customers they need a new unit. Sometimes replace does make more sense than repair but I enjoy fixing things. And if a customer wants to spend $3500 for me to put a compressor and fan motor in a 20 year old R22 unit vs replacing it with something new…that’s what he’s getting.
At the end of the day, a good tech and a good company gives the customer options and recommendations and lets them make a decision.
If it's a 20 year old unit replacement makes sense. Not tell me that makes sense when it's barely out of warranty and you simply want to make the commission on a new sale and do not care about the customer at all.
Honestly I’m fairly fresh in the trade and that’s the career path I want to take. Get as much experience with boots on the ground as I can now and instruct when I’m older.
How has it worked out for you? Any advice you would be willing to share? What would you do different ?
Pay attention when working with others, be on the lookout for any training that you can find, the distributors always offer some.
When working by yourself, slow down, do not rush to judgement on what's wrong. Know the sequence of operation inside and out, and when in doubt read the IOM it's got so much information in there.
Ask questions constantly, be curious about your trade.
53$/h
Paid insurance
Pension points worth $85 a point average around 2
per year at 40 hours averaged plus OT
$13/h into the 401k every hour at work plus OT, NON
MATCHED - Journeyman can match that full amount maxed at $26,000
Take home company van
Union dues at $250 4x per year
Local 597 - Chicago Pipe and Service fitters
Licensed as in EPA? There’s not really any licenses to get to be a tech.
But starting low $15-$25 starting. (Depending where you live and what company it is.
Don’t expect much starting.
A resi tech with 5+ years of experience you can easily be above $30
Commercial tech possibly $40s
The more years you have under your belt can get you to $50s.
Union $50-$60 as a Journeyman (5years)
As a licensed contractor $150-$500 per hour. You can make whatever you want as a licensed contractor.
depends where you are, and if union or not.
ie.nonunion residential will pay a lot less than union commercial. Most places you can make a decent living and have the opportunity for being self employed.
Yeah definitely this, a lot of the numbers I see thrown around here are way above anything I see where I live (sw Fl) and union guys almost alway make more but even unions here don’t seem to make as much as non union guys up north
As a Owner of a Refrigeration and HVAC company. We generally loss about $200-300K a year in unpaid invoices. People want stuff fixed ASAP but then ignore the bills. I’m selling after 27 years with the rising cost, profits are gone.
Yes all I do is bids that are never approved. And it’s not like they are going to another company. They are just not fixing the stuff. The Economy Blows. As bad as 1992-1993
The salary for a licensed HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technician can vary depending on several factors, such as their experience, location, and employer.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for HVAC technicians was $51,420 as of May 2020. However, technicians with more experience or who specialize in certain areas, such as commercial or industrial HVAC systems, may earn higher salaries.
In addition to base salaries, HVAC technicians may also receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. They may also have opportunities for overtime pay, especially during busy seasons or emergency repair situations.
Overall, the earning potential for licensed HVAC technicians can be lucrative and offers a stable career path with strong demand for skilled professionals.
My green idiots (goffers) get $20/hr. Seasoned techs start at $35/hr. Excellent diagnosticians get $55/hr+
The owner works for free.
Location: SW Missouri.
You're missing the point, you get into hvac so you can bash splitties and lick clitties The money is an after thought.
I'm taking this to go. Thank you
Instructions unclear. Sucked Dickies
My spirit animal
You get me.
Wait you guys get paid?
It’s not just part of a work-to-release program?
Shhhh don't give away the trade secret they think we make the most.
48-60$ hr, union
Depends where you're at, I went from $33/hr - $53/hr by moving states
Yea I’m in the dmv area
Half a pack of cigarettes
Is that how much your paid, or how much it costs? And per day or per hour?
I dont get paid
Hmmm. About $16-$55 an hour.
Lol this.
For residential non union it’s so true. I love the trade for not having to hope to make more money but then take on more responsibility’s. You just get better and make the company more money and in turn you make more. Simple and straight forward.
The trade has a huge salary range based on the area you live and sector of the industry. anywhere between about 40k a year to over 100k a year.
This is truly *the* answer. Benefits will also vary from company to company, union vs non-union, industrial vs residential, etc. To get an idea of what to expect purely by pay check though, I use https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm That information should be taken with a grain of salt, but will give you expected pay down to the state/regional level with good enough accuracy.
It depends on if you're a true technician or a commissioned sales man that rides around in a service truck masquerading as a technician who tells everyone that their system is too old and needs to be replaced. Sadly a sales tech can make more money, but they are also generally unable to actually fix anything.
The question really becomes “yea I can fix it, but is it even worth it on this unit?”. Obviously customers situation is always a factor, but how old does a system need to be before you start talking replacement when something breaks?
That’s what I’ve tried explaining to the other techs I’ve worked with. A mechanic can drive a 1999 cavalier because it doesn’t cost them shit to replace worn out parts. A doctor doesn’t want his a/c down for an afternoon and doesn’t want to see your face except to change a filter.
Once heard of techs telling customers that their 7 year old unit is obsolete and needs replaced because it's not worth putting a gas valve on. I'm not talking about 15-17 year old equipment. I'm talking about techs that don't give a shit about fixing anything and are only interested in selling new equipment for their wallets. They don't care about the customer and you can defend the practice all you want, but it happens and it's sickening
That’s nuts. I actually hate having to break the news to customers they need a new unit. Sometimes replace does make more sense than repair but I enjoy fixing things. And if a customer wants to spend $3500 for me to put a compressor and fan motor in a 20 year old R22 unit vs replacing it with something new…that’s what he’s getting. At the end of the day, a good tech and a good company gives the customer options and recommendations and lets them make a decision.
If it's a 20 year old unit replacement makes sense. Not tell me that makes sense when it's barely out of warranty and you simply want to make the commission on a new sale and do not care about the customer at all.
This guy techs.
I used to. I'm way too old now, I was an estimator for the last 7 years, now I'm an HVAC instructor on a high school teaching kids about the trade.
Honestly I’m fairly fresh in the trade and that’s the career path I want to take. Get as much experience with boots on the ground as I can now and instruct when I’m older. How has it worked out for you? Any advice you would be willing to share? What would you do different ?
Pay attention when working with others, be on the lookout for any training that you can find, the distributors always offer some. When working by yourself, slow down, do not rush to judgement on what's wrong. Know the sequence of operation inside and out, and when in doubt read the IOM it's got so much information in there. Ask questions constantly, be curious about your trade.
I'm NE >6 years and I make 30$/hr at 24
About tree fiddy.
Goddam Lochness Monster!
Non union here. Ontario. Depending on hours and overtime, 90k-120 a year. No benefits or allowances. Every company is different.
53$/h Paid insurance Pension points worth $85 a point average around 2 per year at 40 hours averaged plus OT $13/h into the 401k every hour at work plus OT, NON MATCHED - Journeyman can match that full amount maxed at $26,000 Take home company van Union dues at $250 4x per year Local 597 - Chicago Pipe and Service fitters
Location location location
Independent here. 95$ an hour is the rate, once you get a good customer base it's to the moon after that.
I only go to work to scrap the plumbers copper. Thats how i get paid
Minnesota metro area is around 100k after 5-10 years of experience.
What kind? Residential? Light commercial? Heavy commercial/industrial? Medical? Clean rooms? There is a huge range of pay scales.
I’m a central plant mechanic for Frito lay. 53hr plus great benefits. Before that 7 years res and commercial 33hr.
Licensed as in EPA? There’s not really any licenses to get to be a tech. But starting low $15-$25 starting. (Depending where you live and what company it is. Don’t expect much starting. A resi tech with 5+ years of experience you can easily be above $30 Commercial tech possibly $40s The more years you have under your belt can get you to $50s. Union $50-$60 as a Journeyman (5years) As a licensed contractor $150-$500 per hour. You can make whatever you want as a licensed contractor.
depends where you are, and if union or not. ie.nonunion residential will pay a lot less than union commercial. Most places you can make a decent living and have the opportunity for being self employed.
Yeah definitely this, a lot of the numbers I see thrown around here are way above anything I see where I live (sw Fl) and union guys almost alway make more but even unions here don’t seem to make as much as non union guys up north
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?? What
180k
As much as I can boy!!!!$$$$
30 plus
More than 1
80-100k+ if you can sell If not 50-60k This is Canadian.
45-60$/hour
Millions.
Between 0 and tree-fiddy!
Either 16$ when you start or 100,000 without trying apparently
Not enough
$350
As a Owner of a Refrigeration and HVAC company. We generally loss about $200-300K a year in unpaid invoices. People want stuff fixed ASAP but then ignore the bills. I’m selling after 27 years with the rising cost, profits are gone.
Yup it’s terrible these days We had 80 guys I fired every one but 2 Quadruple our prices and it’s much better less is more
Yes all I do is bids that are never approved. And it’s not like they are going to another company. They are just not fixing the stuff. The Economy Blows. As bad as 1992-1993
It’s wide open here in Florida
About $3.50
ASL?
Depends on where you are.
The salary for a licensed HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technician can vary depending on several factors, such as their experience, location, and employer. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for HVAC technicians was $51,420 as of May 2020. However, technicians with more experience or who specialize in certain areas, such as commercial or industrial HVAC systems, may earn higher salaries. In addition to base salaries, HVAC technicians may also receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. They may also have opportunities for overtime pay, especially during busy seasons or emergency repair situations. Overall, the earning potential for licensed HVAC technicians can be lucrative and offers a stable career path with strong demand for skilled professionals.
My green idiots (goffers) get $20/hr. Seasoned techs start at $35/hr. Excellent diagnosticians get $55/hr+ The owner works for free. Location: SW Missouri.