Plumbers make a little more than HVAC Techs on average.
The national average for plumbers is $55,000, and for HVAC techs it is $48,000.
Some people do both, and the average salary for them is $60,000.
This can vary a lot from state to state and the type of job.
Benefits are about the same for both jobs.
The range is a low of $27,000 and a high of $74,000.