New Hampshire can reach extremely high and low temperatures.
So to maintain a building’s climate control systems, HVAC technicians are very much needed.
Luckily, the state doesn’t have any state-level HVAC licensing requirements for you to start working in the industry.
Below, you’ll learn some important information on what you need to do to become an HVAC technician in New Hampshire.
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HVAC Programs in New Hampshire
Before anything else, you need to acquire the appropriate education, training, and field experience.
In this way, you’ll have the competencies to succeed in this field.
Below, you’ll find a few accredited HVAC schools in New Hampshire that you can consider.
5 HVAC Schools in New Hampshire
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashworth College | 6625 The Corners Pkwy NW #500, Norcross, |
| Community Technical College @ New Hampshire | 1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102 |
| hvacredu.net (Online Training) | P.O. Box 77, Heron, MT 59844 |
| NETTTS – HVAC/R Training | 1600 Osgood St., North Andover, MA 01845 |
| The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades | 7 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103 |
HVAC technicians and contractors doing purely HVAC work don’t have any state-level licenses.
However, if your work overlaps with any HVAC-related professions, you need to obtain one.
For example, if you also need to install gasfitters, then you need to apply for a Fuel Gasfitter License.
Besides that, if you want to start a business, then you should get a Mechanical Business Entity License.
EPA Certification
Under the Clean Air Act, HVAC technicians working with refrigerants must obtain the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.
You can acquire any of the 4 types of certification depending on the type of equipment you’ll be working on.
For more information, read our guide to the EPA certification.
Local-level Licensing
Even though there is no state-level license, some localities may have special regulations before you can provide HVAC services.
As of this writing, most localities in New Hampshire don’t require and issue HVAC licenses.
Instead, they need you to obtain trade permits to carry out larger projects.
So it’s best to check with the local government for any requirements they need.
Potential Salary
As of May 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that HVAC technicians can earn…
- Annual mean wage – $59,960
- Low 10% – $37,670
- Top 10% – $78,620
Shown below are the salaries in 10 of New Hampshire’s cities for your reference.
Annual Salary Range:Average Salary of HVAC Techs in New Hampshire
| City Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Manchester | $49,354 |
| Nashua | $50,653 |
| Concord | $48,223 |
| Derry | $49,944 |
| Rochester | $47,653 |
| Salem | $49,532 |
| Dover | $47,850 |
| Merrimack | $50,653 |
| Londonderry | $50,653 |
| Hudson | $50,653 |
Regional Salary
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 150 | $61,290 | $29.47 | $74,720 | $48,180 |
| Manchester, NH | 540 | $58,600 | $28.18 | $79,830 | $40,160 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 260 | $62,120 | $29.87 | $78,190 | $43,120 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
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