HVAC Technician salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$77,490/year
about $37.25 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $60,350 – $92,670
Half of hvac technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $77,490 a year and half earn less. That's 27% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,660 | $23.39 |
| 25th | $60,350 | $29.01 |
| Median (50th) | $77,490 | $37.25 |
| 75th | $92,670 | $44.55 |
| 90th (top earners) | $100,660 | $48.39 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $60,350 ($29.01/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $60,350 to $92,670 ($29.01 to $44.55/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $92,670 ($44.55/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.