Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Michigan is $49,010 per year ($24.19/hr mean), which is 0.8% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $70,280.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $32,740/yr
Median: $49,010/yr · Mean: $50,320/yr
12,380 HVAC techs employed in Michigan
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $55,055/yr (COL index 91.4)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Michigan.

90th Percentile

$70,280

75th Percentile

$59,310

Median

$49,010

25th Percentile

$39,940

10th Percentile

$32,740

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Michigan's cost of living index is 91.4 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $55,055.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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