§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
HVAC technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earned a median of $30.25 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $25.87 to $39.45. About 1,620 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 88 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, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
25th pct$25.87per hour
Median$30.25per hour
75th pct$39.45per hour
10th pct$22.28
90th pct$47.95
Mean$33.76
Workers1,620
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 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · mean RSE 2.6%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.