--- title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Wisconsin: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/wisconsin/ description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Wisconsin: BLS average $67,410 (all experience levels), median $61,710, bottom 10% $45,930. 30 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. Wisconsin 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. - **$67,410** Average pay (state) - **$45,930** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$61,710** Median pay (state) - **$98,070** Top 10% earn over 6,630 jobs in Wisconsin · 30 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/). 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | 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. [**Wisconsin HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/wi/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/) 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](https://www.blackhawk.edu/) 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](https://www.blackhawk.edu/) 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](https://www.blackhawk.edu/) 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](https://www.blackhawk.edu/) 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](https://www.cvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.cvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.cvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.cvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.gtc.edu/) 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](https://www.gtc.edu/) 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 | 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/wisconsin/ 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.