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New York is a popular state, however, it does not have many requirements for HVAC techs.
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Possible Salary
In the United States, the average salary made by HVAC mechanics is $46,648 per year, but the range goes up to $52,858 per year.
By comparison, these technicians earn a higher average salary in New York- $50,053 annually, with the higher range reaching $56,717 per year.
Annual Salary Range:| Location | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $56,444 |
| Buffalo | $44,610 |
| Rochester | $45,985 |
| Yonkers | $53,769 |
| Syracuse | $45,978 |
| Albany | $47,408 |
| New Rochelle | $53,437 |
| Mount Vernon | $53,746 |
| Schenectady | $47,223 |
| Utica | $44,670 |
Regional Salary in New York
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,400 | $66,670 | $32.06 | $95,540 | $46,740 |
| Binghamton, NY | 340 | $64,840 | $31.17 | $89,290 | $41,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 1,420 | $61,460 | $29.55 | $85,560 | $38,760 |
| Elmira, NY | 70 | $60,460 | $29.07 | $79,840 | $38,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 180 | $59,870 | $28.78 | $79,780 | $43,060 |
| Ithaca, NY | 120 | $63,540 | $30.55 | $89,680 | $39,550 |
| Kingston, NY | 270 | $59,280 | $28.50 | $78,900 | $36,230 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 990 | $63,520 | $30.54 | $81,760 | $43,580 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 21,340 | $74,560 | $35.85 | $102,870 | $48,800 |
| Rochester, NY | 1,700 | $62,580 | $30.09 | $85,650 | $40,680 |
| Syracuse, NY | 710 | $65,000 | $31.25 | $93,220 | $45,940 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 260 | $60,420 | $29.05 | $84,570 | $38,170 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | 130 | $62,870 | $30.23 | $92,850 | $37,650 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
County requirements
The only county that requires a license is Buffalo, for which you will need to contact City Hall.
Even if you don’t need a license in almost all the State of New York, training is highly recommended and any of the schools below is a good career start.
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apex Technical School | 635 Ave of the Americas New York, New York 10011 |
| Branford Hall Career Institute | 565 Johnson Avenue Bohemia, New York 11716 |
| Dutchess Community College | 53 Pendell Rd Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 |
| Erie Community College | 121 Ellicott St Buffalo, New York 14203 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, New York 12180 |
| Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. | 18O Charlotte Street Rochester, New York 14607 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | 1101 Sherman Dr Utica, New York 13501 |
| Monroe Community College | 1000 E Henrietta Rd Rochester, New York 14623 |
| Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | 4500 Crown Rd Liverpool, New York 13090 |
| Suffolk County Community College | 533 College Rd Selden, New York 11784 |
| Technical Career Institutes | 320 W 31st St New York, New York 10001 |
| WSWHE BOCES / Meyers Education Center | 15 Henning Rd Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 |
EPA Certification
In order to handle refrigerants, you will need an EPA certification which is required by law.
There are 3 types of certifications, from which the first type is the easiest to get.
However, if you want a license that does not expire and covers everything, we suggest a universal one.
If you plan on managing refrigerants in vehicles only, you will be covered by EPA Section 609.
Conclusion
HVAC jobs are in demand in a state like New York, so start your training in order to improve your skills and become a successful tech.
Read the full guide: How to Become an HVAC Technician
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