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

HVAC Technician Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$61,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.67/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
6,630
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,583 #21 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Wisconsin, explained

Hvac technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,710 per year ($29.67 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $45,930, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $98,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $61,710 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $61,710 is worth about $65,583 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #21 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,930
$22.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,710
$29.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,070
$47.15/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $61,710 $65,583
Illinois $77,410 $77,443 −$15,700
Minnesota $76,350 $77,418 −$14,640
Michigan $60,850 $63,242 +$860
Iowa $60,680 $69,142 +$1,030

HVAC Technician in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Wisconsin?

Hvac technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,710 per year ($29.67 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay HVAC technicians well?

At $61,710, Wisconsin pays 1% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 6,630 work in the state.

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