HVAC Technician Salaries
| Position | Hourly | Annual | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Apprentice (0-2 yrs) | $16 - $22 | $33,000 - $46,000 | $52,000 |
| Residential HVAC Tech (2-5 yrs) | $22 - $32 | $46,000 - $67,000 | $78,000 |
| Senior HVAC Tech (5-10 yrs) | $28 - $42 | $58,000 - $87,000 | $102,000 |
| Commercial HVAC Tech | $32 - $52 | $67,000 - $108,000 | $125,000 |
| Refrigeration Specialist | $35 - $60 | $73,000 - $125,000 | $145,000 |
| HVAC Service Manager | $45 - $70 | $85,000 - $130,000 | $160,000 |
| HVAC Business Owner (solo) | N/A | $80,000 - $160,000 | $220,000+ |
Certifications that increase HVAC pay: NATE certification typically adds $2-5/hr. EPA 608 Universal is required for refrigerant work. Controls/BAS certifications can add $8-15/hr for commercial work.
Plumbing Technician Salaries
| Position | Hourly | Annual | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Apprentice (0-2 yrs) | $15 - $21 | $31,000 - $44,000 | $50,000 |
| Journeyman Plumber (2-5 yrs) | $24 - $38 | $50,000 - $79,000 | $92,000 |
| Master Plumber (5-10 yrs) | $32 - $52 | $67,000 - $108,000 | $125,000 |
| Service Plumber (repair focus) | $28 - $48 | $58,000 - $100,000 | $118,000 |
| Commercial Plumber | $35 - $58 | $73,000 - $121,000 | $140,000 |
| Plumbing Service Manager | $45 - $68 | $85,000 - $128,000 | $155,000 |
| Plumbing Business Owner (solo) | N/A | $85,000 - $175,000 | $240,000+ |
Certifications that increase plumbing pay: Master Plumber license typically adds $4-8/hr over journeyman rates. Medical gas certification, backflow prevention, and pipe fusion certifications command premiums in commercial markets.
Restoration and Water Mitigation Salaries
| Position | Hourly | Annual | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitigation Technician (entry) | $16 - $22 | $33,000 - $46,000 | $52,000 |
| Water Damage Tech (2-4 yrs) | $20 - $30 | $42,000 - $62,000 | $72,000 |
| Lead Restoration Tech | $25 - $38 | $52,000 - $79,000 | $92,000 |
| Project Manager (Restoration) | $35 - $55 | $73,000 - $114,000 | $130,000 |
| Mold Remediation Specialist | $24 - $42 | $50,000 - $87,000 | $105,000 |
| Estimator/Xactimate Specialist | $30 - $55 | $62,000 - $114,000 | $135,000 |
| Restoration Business Owner (solo) | N/A | $100,000 - $250,000 | $350,000+ |
Certifications that increase restoration pay: IICRC WRT certification is baseline. ASD, AMRT, and FSRT add significant pay. Xactimate proficiency can add $8-15/hr for estimator roles.
Roofing Salaries
| Position | Pay Structure | Annual | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Laborer (entry) | $15 - $20/hr | $31,000 - $42,000 | $48,000 |
| Experienced Roofer (3-5 yrs) | $20 - $32/hr | $42,000 - $67,000 | $78,000 |
| Roofing Foreman / Crew Lead | $25 - $42/hr | $52,000 - $87,000 | $102,000 |
| Storm Sales Representative | 5-12% commission | $45,000 - $120,000 | $185,000 |
| Roofing Project Manager | $35 - $55/hr | $73,000 - $114,000 | $140,000 |
| Roofing Estimator | $28 - $48/hr | $58,000 - $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Roofing Business Owner | N/A | $85,000 - $300,000 | $500,000+ |
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