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The state of Missouri doesn’t require an HVAC license, but you can get other certifications that showcase your skills.
Furthermore, each county could have its own regulations, so check your local government for more details.
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Training
Check out the schools in the list below to start your training.
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | 1080 S. Silver Springs Rd. Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703 |
| Dallas County Technical Center | 33 Vo-Tech Road Louisburg, Missouri 65685 |
| East Central College | 1964 Prairie Dell Rd Union, Missouri 63084 |
| Herndon Career Center | 11501 East 350 Highway Raytown, Missouri 64138 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | 3434 Faraon St Saint Joseph, Missouri 64506 |
| Jefferson College | 1000 Viking Drive Hillsboro, Missouri 63050 |
| Mineral Area College | 5270 Flat River Road Park Hills, Missouri 63601 |
| Nichols Career Center | 605 Union Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 |
| North Technical High School | 1700 Derhake Rd Florissant, Missouri 63033 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway Springfield, Missouri 65802 |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325 Kansas City, Missouri 64131 |
| Rolla Technical Institute | 500 Forum Drive Rolla, Missouri 65401 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | One Technology Drive Linn, Missouri 65051 |
| Vatterott College | 8955 E 38th Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64129 |
Contractors Bond
In this state, it is recommended you get a corporate surety bond from your insurance agency.
County regulations
Some counties have their own regulations, such as St Louis.
St. Louis Requirements
To be an HVAC servicer-installer in this city, you need to have a journeyman working for you.
However, you can be the journeyman if your business did not hire any employees.
To get this certification you need to fill in a form and insurance proof.
Journeyman in St Louis
To be a journeyman in this city, you need 7500 hours of work experience.
The license allows you to perform work on homes with a maximum of 5 tons of cooling or 150,000 BTU of heating.
EPA Certification
This certification is required by federal law if you work with refrigerants.
There are different types of EPA certification, and work with refrigerants in vehicles is covered by the EPA Section 609.
Salary
You can make around $44,455 a year as an experienced tech in Missouri, with a top tech earning $50,374 per year.
In the United States, the average salary is $46,648 per year and goes up to $52,858 per year for the best-paid.
Annual Salary Range:| Location | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | $45,794 |
| Saint Louis | $45,929 |
| Springfield | $45,030 |
| Columbia | $45,435 |
| Independence | $45,744 |
| Lee's Summit | $45,620 |
| O'Fallon | $45,556 |
| St. Joseph | $45,359 |
| Saint Charles | $45,681 |
| Saint Peters | $45,581 |
Regional Salary in Missouri
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 110 | $57,840 | $27.81 | $74,150 | $32,860 |
| Columbia, MO | 330 | $58,690 | $28.22 | $80,990 | $35,340 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 240 | $56,660 | $27.24 | $79,140 | $34,250 |
| Joplin, MO | 190 | $55,120 | $26.5 | $78,780 | $30,600 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 3,390 | $64,450 | $30.99 | $94,360 | $36,020 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 150 | $64,160 | $30.85 | $91,700 | $36,200 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 4,000 | $65,640 | $31.56 | $96,280 | $36,670 |
| Springfield, MO | 830 | $58,470 | $28.11 | $82,450 | $35,360 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Conclusion
As you can see, once you know the requirements, it won’t be hard to build a successful HVAC career.
Read the full guide: How to Become an HVAC Technician
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