North Dakota
HVAC/R Technician pay in North Dakota
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in North Dakota: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 11 listed training programs.
- $70,010Average pay (state)
- $46,610Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,490Median pay (state)
- $94,060Top 10% earn over
970 jobs in North Dakota · 11 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $46,610 | $56,770 | $74,490 | $78,920 | $94,060 | $70,010 | 970 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $46,450 | $56,750 | $75,920 | $78,040 | $95,950 | $70,290 | 370 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $46,610 | $55,860 | $75,470 | $78,500 | $95,700 | $70,020 | 130 |
| Bismarck, ND | $46,740 | $56,990 | $64,770 | $81,500 | $98,020 | $69,560 | 200 |
| Minot, ND | $44,910 | $53,720 | $63,950 | $79,030 | $92,720 | $68,260 | 60 |
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Programs
Top training programs in North Dakota
We matched 11 programs in North Dakota: 9 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bismarck, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Bismarck State College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bismarck, ND | Associate degree | 5 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Bismarck State College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bismarck, ND | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Associate degree | 16 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Associate degree | 0 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Belcourt, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,962 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Belcourt, ND | Associate degree | 0 | $2,962 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Belcourt, ND | Certificate (2-4 years) | 3 | $2,962 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| C & C Plumbing & Heating Llp | Minot, ND | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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.