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HVAC Technician Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$37.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,346/year ($4,945/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,200 HVAC Technician jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median HVAC Technician salary of $77,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,346 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,913 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,865 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,346 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,945 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Massachusetts?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Massachusetts is $77,300 per year ($37.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,070 and $95,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $77,300, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $59,346 per year ($4,945 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 8,200 HVAC Technician jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.