Pay by occupation
HVAC technician salary in Nova Scotia
NOC 72402 · Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
Median HVAC technician pay in Nova Scotia is $30.84/hr, with most earning between $20.70/hr and $53.85/hr — about $64,147 a year at full-time hours, or $45,758 after tax.
Median wage
$30.84/hr
per hour
Figure: Small Area Estimation, 2024.
Low
$20.70/hr
per hour
High
$53.85/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$64,147
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$45,758
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
-17.8%
gap to the national median of $37.50/hr
Income percentile
69th
where the median sits among Nova Scotia earners
Pay by occupation
HVAC technician salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $28.50/hr | $40/hr | $59/hr | $83,200 |
| Alberta | $25/hr | $40/hr | $54/hr | $83,200 |
| British Columbia | $24.23/hr | $40/hr | $62/hr | $83,200 |
| Quebec | $22.40/hr | $38/hr | $46.08/hr | $79,040 |
| Ontario | $21/hr | $37/hr | $58/hr | $76,960 |
| Manitoba | $18/hr | $36.07/hr | $45/hr | $75,026 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20/hr | $36/hr | $46/hr | $74,880 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.02/hr | $31.21/hr | $34.02/hr | $64,917 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.70/hr | $30.84/hr | $53.85/hr | $64,147 |
| New Brunswick | $20.50/hr | $29.76/hr | $45.63/hr | $61,901 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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