HVAC Tech vs Roofer
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
HVAC Tech
$57,300
National Median Salary
Total Jobs422,300
Annual Openings40,100
Training6 mo - 2 yr certificate
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
HVAC Tech
Roofer
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $57,300* | $52,290 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 422,300* | 168,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 40,100* | 16,700 |
Training Time | 6 mo - 2 yr certificate | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for HVAC Techs
Alaska$84,670
Hawaii$79,320
Washington$76,540
Connecticut$75,890
Massachusetts$74,210
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120