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HVAC Technician salary in North Dakota
The middle half of HVAC technicians in North Dakota earned $27.29 to $37.94 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $45.22 or more.1 The median is 22% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.41
- 25th
- $27.29
- Median
- $35.81
- 75th
- $37.94
- 90th
- $45.22
- 10th
- $46,610
- 25th
- $56,770
- Median
- $74,490
- 75th
- $78,920
- 90th
- $94,060
Which North Dakota cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Fargo has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $36.50 an hour; Minot has the lowest, $30.74.1
- Fargo$36.50
- Grand Forks$36.28
- Bismarck$31.14
- Minot$30.74
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in North Dakota?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $94,060 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in North Dakota?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in North Dakota earned $22.41 an hour or less ($46,610 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.29 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in North Dakota?
Projections Central expects North Dakota to go from 1,170 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 1,310 in 2034, a change of 12.4%, with about 120 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 1,170 | 1,310 | 12.4% | 120 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in North Dakota?
HVAC technicians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in North Dakota. General contractors have the highest median, $39.12 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors* | $39.12 | $81,370 | 4,350 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.81 | $74,490 | 970 |
| Electricians | $31.59 | $65,710 | 3,570 |
| Plumbers | $30.56 | $63,560 | 1,620 |
| Roofers | $28.72 | $59,740 | 290 |
* Pay for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); BLS has no general contractor occupation. All rows count employees only, not the self-employed.
Where to train in North Dakota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Dakota, 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)