HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Ohio
Ohio has 44 registered apprenticeship sponsors training hvac technicians — 15 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
44
Union / joint programs
15
Median hvac technician wage
$60,490
Ohio, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6%
1,340 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF WATER TREATMENT, CITY OF TOLEDO Union / joint | TOLEDO | Single Employer |
| Kroger - Springdale/State Avenue Union / joint | Cincinnati | Single Employer |
| MORTON SALT COMPANY Union / joint | RITTMAN | Single Employer |
| OBERLIN COLLEGE Union / joint | OBERLIN | Single Employer |
| PIPING INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER Union / joint | NORTHWOOD | Multiple Employer |
| PLUMBERS, FITTERS & MES JATC, LU 392 Union / joint | CINCINNATI | Multiple Employer |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC, CANTON AREA Union / joint | CANTON | Multiple Employer |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC, MAHONING VALLEY Union / joint | YOUNGSTOWN | Multiple Employer |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC, MARIETTA Union / joint | MARIETTA | Multiple Employer |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS MES JATC, CAMBRIDGE Union / joint | CAMBRIDGE | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Ohio
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,490
- Average annual wage: $62,140
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 13,570
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: +6%
- Average openings per year: 1,340
- Employment: 14,680 → 15,560
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Ohio Licensing for HVAC Technicians
HVAC Certificate
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Ohio Department of Commerce · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.