§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Mankato, MN
HVAC technicians in the Mankato, MN metro earned a median of $36.86 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 26% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $29.14 to $39.29. About 120 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 17 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, Mankato, MN
25th pct$29.14per hour
Median$36.86per hour
75th pct$39.29per hour
10th pct$23.03
90th pct$48.21
Mean$35.89
Workers120
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $74/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 · Mankato, MN · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.