verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HVAC Technician Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$74,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.81/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
970
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,735 #1 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in North Dakota, explained

Hvac technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $74,490 per year ($35.81 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $46,610, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $94,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $74,490 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $74,490 is worth about $83,735 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #1 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,610
$22.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,490
$35.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,060
$45.22/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $74,490 $83,735
Minnesota $76,350 $77,418 −$1,860
South Dakota $61,390 $69,300 +$13,100
Montana $60,850 $64,293 +$13,640

HVAC Technician in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in North Dakota?

Hvac technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $74,490 per year ($35.81 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay HVAC technicians well?

At $74,490, North Dakota pays 22% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 970 work in the state.

HVAC Technician salary in other states

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