HVAC Technician Licensing & Pay in Illinois (IL)

Installs and services heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Most states require EPA Section 608 certification plus a state contractor or technician license.

Licensing in Illinois

Regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) / local municipal licensing (Illinois has no single statewide electrical license - many jurisdictions license locally).

Typical Pay

Median annual: $77,410

BLS OEWS, via O*NET OnLine (onetonline.org/link/localwages/49-9021.00?st=IL) (as of 2025 data, page updated 2026-05-19)