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HVAC Technician Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$32.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,118/year ($4,510/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,450 HVAC Technician jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median HVAC Technician salary of $67,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,118 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $67,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,991 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,154 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,106 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,510 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Rhode Island?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Rhode Island is $67,370 per year ($32.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,760 and $81,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $67,370, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $54,118 per year ($4,510 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,450 HVAC Technician jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.