§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Madison, WI
HVAC technicians in the Madison, WI metro earned a median of $30.36 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $25.44 to $38.89. About 1,020 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 83 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, Madison, WI
25th pct$25.44per hour
Median$30.36per hour
75th pct$38.89per hour
10th pct$21.85
90th pct$48.51
Mean$33.29
Workers1,020
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $61/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 · Madison, WI · mean RSE 1.8%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.