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HVAC Technician Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$26.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,766/year ($3,897/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,740 HVAC Technician jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median HVAC Technician salary of $55,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $46,766 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,245 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,766 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,897 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Tennessee?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Tennessee is $55,490 per year ($26.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $65,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $55,490, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $46,766 per year ($3,897 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 9,740 HVAC Technician jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.