The trade, transportation, and utilities employment sector is Ohio's largest, with over one million employed in the area. Electronics & HVAC training can lead to steady careers in Ohio's larger cities, such as Columbus and Cleveland. In Columbus, electronic technicians earn starting salaries averaging $36,900, according to Salary.com. HVAC mechanics in Columbus earn $38,900 on average, while more experienced technicians earn anywhere from $45,600 to $58,000.

Ohio HVAC & Electronics Careers

While no training program can guarantee a particular career or salary, hiring managers in these fields often prefer or require prior training and experience. If you want to parlay your HVAC training into a contracting career, the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board licenses contractors in these and other specialties.