How much does a HVAC Technician make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average HVAC Technician pay in New Hampshire at $71,490 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,123 annually ($4,927/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in New Hampshire?

On a $71,490 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $59,123/year or $4,927/month. Federal tax: $6,898. State tax: $0. FICA: $5,469.

Is $71,490 a good HVAC Technician salary?

$71,490 is the BLS average HVAC Technician pay in New Hampshire, 10% above the US average of $64,780 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $59,540 and $80,090.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect HVAC Technician salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $71,490 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for HVAC Technicians?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $97,140 and the bottom 10% under $47,520 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth projected 2022-2032 (about average) overall — but heat-pump installation + IRA tax credit + R-454B retrofit + commercial controls / VRF specialty growing 12-18% annually. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller specialty + low-GWP refrigerant cert drive 25-50% wage premium. Related roles include: HVAC Installer, HVAC Service Technician, Refrigeration Technician, Chiller Technician, HVAC Controls Technician, Heat Pump Specialist, Commercial HVAC Technician, Boiler Technician.

How can a HVAC Technician in New Hampshire reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HVAC Technician Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average HVAC Technician pay in New Hampshire

$71,490/year

≈ $34/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $59,540–$80,090

US average: $64,780

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$59,123/year

$4,927/month · effective tax rate 17.3%

Federal $6,898
FICA $5,469
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Commercial HVAC Tech (NATE)$62,000–$92,000+ OT
Defense Cleared HVAC (BAE Systems Nashua)$78,000–$125,000+ OT
Medical Device Cleanroom (DEKA / Hypertherm)$72,000–$115,000+ OT
Biologics Cleanroom Specialist (Lonza Portsmouth)$75,000–$115,000+ OT
VRF / Heat Pump Specialist$68,000–$108,000+ OT
HVAC Controls Technician (BACnet)$62,000–$95,000+

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,123
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,927
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,274
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$6,898
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,469
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.3%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all HVAC Technicians earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's HVAC technician market is anchored by the Manchester metro residential + commercial HVAC cluster (Manchester + Bedford + Londonderry + Hooksett + the substantial Manchester 4-season climate + extreme cold winter heat-pump + furnace demand + the substantial post-2020 MA tax-refugee remote-tech migration luxury residential), Nashua HVAC (Nashua + Merrimack + Hudson + the substantial BAE Systems Nashua cleanroom + Fidelity Merrimack + the substantial Nashua cross-border MA market), Seacoast HVAC (Portsmouth + Rye + New Castle + Hampton + Stratham + Exeter + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cross-border + Pease International Tradeport + Lonza Portsmouth biologics cleanroom + Liberty Mutual Portsmouth), Concord state capital + Upper Valley HVAC (Hanover + Lebanon + Dartmouth Health + Hypertherm Hanover + Dartmouth College), plus substantial NH industrial HVAC + chiller + cleanroom specialty at BAE Systems Nashua (~6.5K BAE Nashua employees + the substantial BAE F-35 EOTS + F-22 + electronic warfare cleanroom HVAC + cleared facility) + DEKA Research Manchester (Dean Kamen + the substantial DEKA medical device cleanroom) + Lonza Portsmouth biologics (CDMO + the substantial Lonza biologics cleanroom HVAC) + Hypertherm Hanover (plasma cutting + ~2K Hypertherm employee-owned ESOP + the substantial Hypertherm precision manufacturing) + L3Harris Londonderry (electron devices) + Sturm Ruger Newport firearms + the substantial Dartmouth Health Lebanon + Concord Hospital + Elliot Hospital + Catholic Medical Center hospital HVAC + the substantial White Mountains + Lakes Region resort HVAC.

Senior Commercial HVAC Tech (NATE)

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Senior commercial tech · NATE Master + EPA 608 Universal · Manchester + Nashua + Portsmouth + Lebanon

Defense Cleared HVAC (BAE Systems Nashua)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

BAE Systems Nashua · F-35 EOTS + F-22 + electronic warfare cleared cleanroom HVAC + cleared facility

Medical Device Cleanroom (DEKA / Hypertherm)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

DEKA Research Manchester + Hypertherm Hanover · medical device + precision manufacturing cleanroom

Biologics Cleanroom Specialist (Lonza Portsmouth)

$75,000–$115,000+ OT

Lonza Portsmouth biologics CDMO · Class 100/1000/10000 cleanroom + GMP + ASME BPE

VRF / Heat Pump Specialist

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

VRF + heat pump specialty · commercial + multifamily + IRA 25C cold-climate heat pump + NHSaves rebate

HVAC Controls Technician (BACnet)

$62,000–$95,000+

BACnet + Tridium Niagara + building automation · commercial + industrial + hospital + Lonza Portsmouth

Senior Residential HVAC Tech

$52,000–$78,000+ OT

Senior residential service tech · Manchester + Nashua + Portsmouth · extreme cold + heat pump + furnace replacement

Refrigeration Technician (Commercial)

$55,000–$85,000+ OT

Supermarket + restaurant + ice plant + cold storage commercial refrigeration · EPA 608 + ammonia

Mid-Career HVAC Tech (3-6 yrs)

$42,000–$58,000+ OT

Mid-career tech transitioning to NATE + EPA 608 Universal · NH HVAC service shops

Entry Helper / Apprentice

$32,000–$45,000+ OT

Entry helper apprentice · Manchester CC + Nashua CC + Great Bay CC + UA Local 131 Manchester pipeline

Worth knowing: New Hampshire's substantial BAE Systems Nashua cleared cleanroom HVAC + DEKA Research medical device cleanroom + Lonza Portsmouth biologics cleanroom + Hypertherm Hanover precision manufacturing cleanroom + Dartmouth Health hospital + post-2020 MA migration specialty is a distinctive NH HVAC feature most national HVAC surveys understate. NH's 4-season climate (Manchester winter average low ~14°F + Berlin average winter low ~-2°F + Mount Washington -47°F record cold + the substantial NH extreme cold heating demand + the substantial NH year-round HVAC operation) drives sustained residential + commercial HVAC service. BAE Systems Nashua (Aerospace defense electronics + ~6.5K BAE Nashua employees + the substantial BAE F-35 Electro-Optical Targeting System EOTS + F-22 ALR-94 + AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System + electronic warfare + the substantial BAE Nashua cleared cleanroom HVAC + the substantial BAE Nashua legacy Sanders Associates 1951) supports specialized defense cleared cleanroom HVAC tech work — BAE cleared HVAC specialists at Nashua clear $78-125K + overtime with cleared facility access. DEKA Research Manchester (Dean Kamen + the substantial DEKA Segway + iBot + insulin pump + the substantial DEKA medical device cleanroom + the substantial DEKA Millyard Manchester campus) + Hypertherm Hanover (plasma cutting torch manufacturing + ~2K Hypertherm employees + the substantial Hypertherm employee-owned ESOP + the substantial Hypertherm precision manufacturing cleanroom) support specialized medical device + precision manufacturing cleanroom HVAC work. Lonza Portsmouth biologics (CDMO + the substantial Lonza Class 100/1000/10000 cleanroom + GMP + the substantial Lonza biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing + the substantial Lonza Portsmouth cell + gene therapy manufacturing) supports specialized biologics cleanroom HVAC tech work — biologics cleanroom specialists at Lonza Portsmouth clear $75-115K with Class 100/1000 + GMP certification. The 2025-2026 R-454B refrigerant transition + IRA 25C cold-climate heat pump credit + NHSaves heat pump rebate program drive sustained heat-pump installation. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller cert + cleared facility cert + cleanroom GMP cert drive 25-50% wage premium. Manchester CC + Nashua CC + Great Bay CC Portsmouth + NHTI Concord + Lakes Region CC + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 131 Manchester + UA Local 537 Boston cross-border pipeline. NH 0% income tax + 0% sales tax + NO estate tax + NH NOT a RTW state + NH RSA 273-A public-sector collective bargaining anchor the NH HVAC proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for HVAC Technicians in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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