§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Duluth, MN-WI
HVAC technicians in the Duluth, MN-WI metro earned a median of $36.40 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 24% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $28.67 to $40.39. About 170 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 23 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Duluth, MN-WI
25th pct$28.67per hour
Median$36.40per hour
75th pct$40.39per hour
10th pct$23.43
90th pct$47.58
Mean$35.34
Workers170
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $73/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Duluth, MN-WI · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.