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HVAC costs in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

We mapped BLS numbers for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL so you can see whether HVAC labor runs hotter or cooler than the U.S. average before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 8% above the national OEWS mean.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

Mean hourly wage
$33.65
Median hourly
$31.34
p10 – p90
$22.02 – $48.21

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Central AC Replacement$3,591$5,463$8,507
Furnace Replacement$2,086$3,920$6,950
Heat Pump Installation$4,995$8,802$15,038

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

High-efficiency heat pumps and qualifying central AC may be eligible for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (IRC §25C) when criteria are met—confirm current IRS rules and ENERGY STAR / CEE tier requirements before relying on a credit amount. Many utilities also offer local rebates; search DSIRE (dsireusa.org) by state. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

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What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

HVAC (49-9021)$33.65/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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Thermostats

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