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HVAC Technician salary in Minnesota
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Minnesota earned $28.30 to $41.92 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $48.09 or more.1 The median is 25% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.18
- 25th
- $28.30
- Median
- $36.71
- 75th
- $41.92
- 90th
- $48.09
- 10th
- $48,220
- 25th
- $58,860
- Median
- $76,350
- 75th
- $87,190
- 90th
- $100,030
Which Minnesota cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Rochester has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $37.26 an hour; St. Cloud has the lowest, $35.78.1
- Rochester$37.26
- Minneapolis–St. Paul$37.25
- Mankato$36.86
- Duluth$36.40
- St. Cloud$35.78
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Minnesota?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($87,190) and the 90th ($100,030).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Minnesota?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Minnesota earned $23.18 an hour or less ($48,220 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.30 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Minnesota?
Projections Central expects Minnesota to go from 5,490 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 6,100 in 2034, a change of 11.1%, with about 540 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5,490 | 6,100 | 11.1% | 540 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Minnesota?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Minnesota. General contractors have the highest median, $46.93 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $46.93 | $97,610 | 13,580 |
| Plumbers | $45.39 | $94,410 | 10,720 |
| Electricians | $37.58 | $78,160 | 14,350 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.71 | $76,350 | 4,200 |
| Roofers | $35.81 | $74,490 | 1,890 |
Where to train in Minnesota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Minnesota, 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)