Michigan
HVAC/R Technician pay in Michigan
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Michigan: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 60 listed training programs.
- $64,490Average pay (state)
- $40,210Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,850Median pay (state)
- $95,290Top 10% earn over
12,590 jobs in Michigan · 60 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Michigan
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $40,210 | $48,040 | $60,850 | $77,780 | $95,290 | $64,490 | 12,590 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $46,620 | $58,680 | $75,000 | $99,340 | $101,310 | $74,760 | 460 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,840 | $48,240 | $63,170 | $80,780 | $95,610 | $66,680 | 5,740 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $43,930 | $49,470 | $61,270 | $78,790 | $97,920 | $64,990 | 430 |
| Jackson, MI | $44,010 | $47,940 | $61,220 | $90,680 | $97,820 | $68,420 | 110 |
| Traverse City, MI | $39,010 | $47,220 | $60,590 | $72,170 | $91,450 | $61,210 | 210 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $40,030 | $47,910 | $60,440 | $77,490 | $93,480 | $63,430 | 490 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $43,710 | $48,980 | $60,190 | $77,200 | $94,590 | $64,200 | 1,920 |
| Bay City, MI | $36,040 | $45,200 | $60,170 | $69,770 | $81,330 | $59,920 | 70 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $41,290 | $48,000 | $60,100 | $68,700 | $73,900 | $59,920 | 130 |
| Saginaw, MI | $38,790 | $47,740 | $60,060 | $79,450 | $98,260 | $65,390 | 210 |
| Flint, MI | $39,120 | $48,150 | $59,870 | $73,660 | $95,570 | $62,420 | 430 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $38,660 | $47,710 | $59,460 | $81,340 | $97,500 | $64,080 | 370 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Michigan
We matched 60 programs in Michigan: 40 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 20 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abcott Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Southfield, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $29,900 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delta College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | University Center, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delta College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | University Center, MI | Associate degree | 9 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Delta College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | University Center, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roseville, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $17,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Saginaw, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $17,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Dorsey College-Wayne Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Wayne, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $17,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Woodhaven, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $17,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Ferris State University Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Big Rapids, MI | Associate degree | 23 | $15,736 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Grand Rapids, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,270–$12,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.