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HVAC Salary in Minnesota

Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Minnesota HVAC Wages at a Glance

Minnesota HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $73,390 per year ($35.29 per hour), up 36.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $47,080 at the 10th percentile to $94,420 at the 90th.

Minnesota employs approximately 5,190 HVAC technicians statewide, up 32.4% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Minneapolis $76,090 $36.58/hr 3,170 up 32.7%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Minnesota HVAC Apprenticeships

Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.

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