Wisconsin
HVAC/R Technician pay in Wisconsin
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Wisconsin: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 30 listed training programs.
- $67,410Average pay (state)
- $45,930Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,710Median pay (state)
- $98,070Top 10% earn over
6,630 jobs in Wisconsin · 30 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $45,930 | $50,840 | $61,710 | $79,100 | $98,070 | $67,410 | 6,630 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,660 | $60,350 | $77,490 | $92,670 | $100,660 | $76,270 | 2,420 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $48,740 | $59,630 | $75,710 | $84,020 | $98,970 | $73,510 | 170 |
| Madison, WI | $45,450 | $52,920 | $63,150 | $80,900 | $100,900 | $69,250 | 1,020 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,350 | $53,810 | $62,930 | $82,050 | $99,740 | $70,230 | 1,620 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $46,450 | $57,000 | $62,400 | $81,110 | $94,910 | $69,120 | 270 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,420 | $53,290 | $61,740 | $80,700 | $101,560 | $69,560 | 170 |
| Appleton, WI | $45,020 | $51,290 | $61,600 | $78,150 | $102,100 | $67,710 | 320 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $46,630 | $55,420 | $61,580 | $77,580 | $95,210 | $66,160 | 120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,840 | $49,830 | $61,340 | $79,050 | $101,290 | $66,590 | 420 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,520 | $51,610 | $61,280 | $78,310 | $95,690 | $66,890 | 150 |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,300 | $50,900 | $61,260 | $80,770 | $96,290 | $67,190 | 120 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $48,210 | $50,790 | $60,530 | $78,320 | $81,880 | $64,180 | 130 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Wisconsin
We matched 30 programs in Wisconsin: 30 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Janesville, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Janesville, WI | Associate degree | 1 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Janesville, WI | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Janesville, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 40 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Eau Claire, WI | Associate degree | 15 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 12 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Gateway Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Gateway Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Kenosha, WI | Associate degree | 0 | $5,108–$7,398 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.