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HVAC Technician salary in Michigan
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Michigan earned $23.09 to $37.40 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $45.81 or more.1
- 10th
- $19.33
- 25th
- $23.09
- Median
- $29.26
- 75th
- $37.40
- 90th
- $45.81
- 10th
- $40,210
- 25th
- $48,040
- Median
- $60,850
- 75th
- $77,780
- 90th
- $95,290
Which Michigan cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Ann Arbor has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $36.06 an hour; Muskegon-Norton Shores has the lowest, $27.19.1
- Ann Arbor$36.06
- Detroit–Warren$30.37
- Kalamazoo–Portage$29.46
- Traverse City$29.13
- Lansing–East Lansing$29.06
- Grand Rapids–Wyoming$28.94
- Saginaw$28.88
- Flint$28.79
The 10 largest of 15 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Michigan?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $95,290 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Michigan?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Michigan earned $19.33 an hour or less ($40,210 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.09 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Michigan?
Projections Central expects Michigan to go from 14,780 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 15,750 in 2034, a change of 6.6%, with about 1,360 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14,780 | 15,750 | 6.6% | 1,360 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Michigan?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Michigan. Plumbers have the highest median, $38.56 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.56 | $80,190 | 14,120 |
| General Contractors | $37.59 | $78,180 | 16,660 |
| Electricians | $36.67 | $76,270 | 23,530 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | $60,850 | 12,590 |
| Roofers | $28.62 | $59,530 | 3,090 |
Where to train in Michigan
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Michigan, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)