Measure,Value,Period,Source "New HVAC apprentices, median starting wage",$21.00,FY2025,DOL RAPIDS dashboard "Active HVAC apprentices, median starting wage",$20.00,FY2025,DOL RAPIDS dashboard "HVAC completers, median exit wage",$32.50,FY2025,DOL RAPIDS dashboard Step from start to completion (medians),54.8%,FY2025,Derived "All HVAC mechanics and installers, median hourly wage",$29.33,May 2025,BLS OEWS Completer exit wage as share of the OEWS median,110.8%,FY2025 vs May 2025,Derived