HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Colorado
Colorado has 19 registered apprenticeship sponsors training hvac technicians — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
19
Union / joint programs
4
Median hvac technician wage
$63,420
Colorado, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+15.6%
800 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Plumbers/ Pipefitters JATC Union / joint | COLORADO SPRINGS | Multiple Employer |
| King Soopers Bakery Union / joint | DENVER | Single Employer |
| King Soopers Bakery IUOE Local 1 JATC Union / joint | Denver | Single Employer |
| United States Mint, Denver Union / joint | DENVER | Single Employer |
| AimHigh Education Technologies Registered Apprenticeship Program | Denver | Multiple Employer |
| Alpha Mechanical Solutions LLC. | GUNNISON | Single Employer |
| CMU Tech | Grand Junction | Multiple Employer |
| Cooleys Heating and Cooling | Hotchkiss | Single Employer |
| Flow Right Plumbing. Heating and Irrigation | Pueblo | Single Employer |
| Front Range Community College | Longmont | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Colorado
Wages
- Median annual wage: $63,420
- Average annual wage: $68,100
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 8,870
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +15.6%
- Average openings per year: 800
- Employment: 7,630 → 8,820
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Colorado Licensing for HVAC Technicians
Water Conditioning Contractor
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Water Conditioning Installer
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.