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HVAC Technician salary in Wisconsin
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Wisconsin earned $24.44 to $38.03 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $47.15 or more.1 The median is 1% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $22.08
- 25th
- $24.44
- Median
- $29.67
- 75th
- $38.03
- 90th
- $47.15
- 10th
- $45,930
- 25th
- $50,840
- Median
- $61,710
- 75th
- $79,100
- 90th
- $98,070
Which Wisconsin cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Madison has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $30.36 an hour; Wausau has the lowest, $28.42.1
- Madison$30.36
- Milwaukee–Waukesha$30.25
- La Crosse–Onalaska$30.00
- Racine–Mount Pleasant$29.68
- Appleton$29.62
- Green Bay$29.49
- Eau Claire$29.46
- Oshkosh–Neenah$29.10
- Janesville–Beloit$28.73
- Wausau$28.42
The 10 largest of 13 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Wisconsin?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $98,070 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Wisconsin?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Wisconsin earned $22.08 an hour or less ($45,930 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.44 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Wisconsin?
Projections Central expects Wisconsin to go from 6,270 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 7,120 in 2034, a change of 13.5%, with about 640 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6,270 | 7,120 | 13.5% | 640 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Wisconsin?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Wisconsin. General contractors have the highest median, $41.03 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $41.03 | $85,350 | 15,150 |
| Plumbers | $39.04 | $81,210 | 10,210 |
| Electricians | $36.80 | $76,540 | 14,310 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.67 | $61,710 | 6,630 |
| Roofers | $28.54 | $59,370 | 2,400 |
Where to train in Wisconsin
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Wisconsin, 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)