HVAC technician salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $63,302 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $77,430 | $63,302 | $5,275 | 610 |
| Washington | $75,660 | $61,007 | $5,084 | 7,370 |
| New Hampshire | $73,850 | $60,783 | $5,065 | 2,560 |
| Illinois | $77,410 | $59,601 | $4,967 | 9,740 |
| Massachusetts | $77,300 | $59,310 | $4,942 | 8,200 |
| New Jersey | $74,450 | $57,867 | $4,822 | 10,330 |
| New York | $74,430 | $57,384 | $4,782 | 24,430 |
| California | $72,560 | $56,095 | $4,675 | 35,130 |
| South Dakota | $61,390 | $51,507 | $4,292 | 1,610 |
| Ohio | $62,510 | $50,919 | $4,243 | 14,150 |
| Nevada | $60,510 | $50,800 | $4,233 | 4,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,400 | $50,403 | $4,200 | 15,880 |
| Michigan | $60,850 | $48,738 | $4,061 | 12,590 |
| Texas | $57,760 | $48,590 | $4,049 | 34,730 |
| Florida | $56,670 | $47,714 | $3,976 | 39,160 |
| Virginia | $59,730 | $47,553 | $3,963 | 14,690 |
| Tennessee | $55,490 | $46,766 | $3,897 | 9,740 |
| North Carolina | $57,260 | $46,368 | $3,864 | 15,230 |
| Wyoming | $54,700 | $46,131 | $3,844 | 690 |
| Georgia | $56,390 | $45,424 | $3,785 | 12,290 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.