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HVAC Technician Salary in Colorado

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$57,300
Gross Salary
national median
$46,219
Annual Take-Home
80.7% of gross
$3,852
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,778
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Colorado

Based on national median HVAC Technician salary of $57,300, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$57,300
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.4%
-$4,837
Colorado State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.2%
-$1,861
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,553
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$831
Total Taxes
19.3% effective rate
-$11,081
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$46,219
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$3,852
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,778

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$46,219 (80.7%)
Federal Income Tax$4,837 (8.4%)
Colorado State Tax$1,861 (3.2%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,383 (7.6%)

Colorado vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$57,300
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$1,861/yr
Effective rate: 3.2%
Property Tax Rate
0.5%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
2.9%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Flat 4.4% rate. Uses federal standard deduction as starting point. SS benefits partially exempt for seniors.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” HVAC Technician in Colorado

How much does a HVAC Technician take home in Colorado?

On a national median salary of $57,300, a HVAC Technician in Colorado takes home approximately $46,219/year ($3,852/month) after federal income tax, Colorado state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 19.3%.

What is the Colorado state income tax rate for a HVAC Technician?

On a $57,300 salary, the effective Colorado state income tax rate is 3.2%, resulting in $1,861 in state taxes annually. Colorado's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Colorado compare to other states for HVAC Technicians?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Colorado's 3.2% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a HVAC Technician pay in Colorado?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Colorado cities. Colorado's property tax rate is 0.5%, and the state sales tax rate is 2.9%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.