HVAC Vacancy Cost Calculator

How much do open Commercial HVAC roles cost you?

Every day a commercial HVAC role sits empty, you bleed revenue, pay overtime, and lose bids to faster-staffed competitors.

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HVAC roles you hire per year
Includes turnover and growth
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Average days each role stays open
Industry average for skilled trades is 45 to 60 days
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Average annual salary per role
Commercial HVAC tech average: $65,000
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How we calculate this: Lost revenue uses a conservative 2.0x revenue-per-salary multiplier across 250 working days. Overtime assumes 10 hrs/week at $46/hr (1.5x the $31/hr commercial HVAC average). Temp labor uses a $17.50/hr staffing markup spread on 50% of vacancies. Recruiter fees apply a 22% placement fee on 30% of hires. These are intentionally conservative estimates. Actual costs are often higher. Sources: Housecall Pro 2026 Commercial HVAC Salary Guide, BLS HVACR data, industry staffing markup benchmarks.