Best HVAC Schools in Bridgeport, Connecticut (2025)

Updated November 21, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Connecticut HVAC Technician Salary Snapshot

Connecticut
Connecticut Median Pay $73,910 $35.53 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $59,810 $28.75 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

HVAC technicians Training in Bridgeport, Connecticut

HVAC techs in Connecticut enjoy steady demand, competitive salaries, and excellent job stability.

While there are many ways to become a HVAC technician, one of the most effective is enrolling in a top-rated training program. Below we've outlined how to get started, plus a few of the best HVAC schools near Bridgeport.

Affordable Online HVAC Programs Now Accepting Students in Bridgeport, Connecticut:

HVAC Schools near Bridgeport

#2

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 1.8 miles away
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 14 miles away
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT 17.4 miles away
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#5

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY 24.8 miles away
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  • In-state tuition: $6,440
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,080
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Licensing Steps in Connecticut

  1. Complete an approved HVAC trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Earn EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerants.
  3. Meet state or local mechanical/HVAC licensing requirements and pass any required exams.

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see refrigeration trainers, heat pumps, and controls.
  • Compare schedules β€” many Bridgeport programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program includes EPA 608 exam prep and apprenticeship hour tracking.

Connecticut HVAC Tech Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Data Year: 2024 • Connecticut

Median Pay (2024) $73,910 $35.53 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$71,260 per year $34.26 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $46,120

$22.17 per hour

25th Percentile $59,320

$28.52 per hour

75th Percentile $81,270

$39.07 per hour

90th Percentile $97,940

$47.09 per hour

Connecticut vs U.S.

Median Wage +23.6%
$73,910

$35.53 per hour

Mean Wage +13.7%
$71,260

$34.26 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 4,440

Employment: 4,440 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.64
Employment RSE
9.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
4,440 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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