--- title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Michigan: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/michigan/ description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Michigan: BLS average $64,490 (all experience levels), median $60,850, bottom 10% $40,210. 60 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [HVAC/R Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/) 4. Michigan 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. - **$64,490** Average pay (state) - **$40,210** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$60,850** Median pay (state) - **$95,290** Top 10% earn over 12,590 jobs in Michigan · 60 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/). 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Find training ## Looking for a school or apprenticeship? This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes. [**Michigan HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/mi/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/) 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](https://www.abcott.edu/) 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](https://www.delta.edu/) 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](https://www.delta.edu/) 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](https://www.delta.edu/) 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](https://www.dorsey.edu/) 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](https://www.dorsey.edu/) 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](https://www.dorsey.edu/) 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](https://www.dorsey.edu/) 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](https://www.ferris.edu/) 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](https://www.grcc.edu/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. Related resources ## Keep researching [**HVAC technician path for veterans** Military experience, EPA 608 and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/hvac-technician/) [**GI Bill-approved HVAC/R programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/hvac/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/michigan/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.