HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Utah
Utah has 30 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
30
Union / joint programs
4
Median hvac technician wage
$56,200
Utah, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+34.3%
930 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UTA-ATU JATC Union / joint | Salt Lake City | Single Employer |
| UTAH PIPE TRADES JATC Union / joint | SALT LAKE CITY | Multiple Employer |
| UTAH SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC Union / joint | SALT LAKE CITY | Multiple Employer |
| Weber County School District Union / joint | West Haven | Single Employer |
| Autoliv | Ogden | Single Employer |
| AUTOLIV INFLATORS | BRIGHAM CITY | Single Employer |
| Canyons School District | Sandy | Single Employer |
| D & D Contracting | Salina | Single Employer |
| Forced Aire Heating & Air Conditioning | Layton | Single Employer |
| Gary Ricks Services | Logan | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Utah
Wages
- Median annual wage: $56,200
- Average annual wage: $59,030
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 5,370
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: +34.3%
- Average openings per year: 930
- Employment: 7,050 → 9,470
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Utah Licensing for HVAC Technicians
CONTRACTOR
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Utah Department of Commerece · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.