HVAC Technician Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median HVAC technician in the Detroit area earns $63,170 a year ($30.37 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($61,010) and 4% above the Michigan median ($60,850). Half of the 5,740 HVAC technicians there earn between $48,240 and $80,780.
Median $63,170
10th: $42,84090th: $95,610
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,840 | $40,210 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $48,240 | $48,040 | $48,360 |
| Median | $63,170 | $60,850 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $80,780 | $77,780 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $95,610 | $95,290 | $95,210 |
| Average | $66,680 | $64,490 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 5,740 | 12,590 | 409,670 |
Detroit, MI ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $60,190
- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Chicago, IL: $77,960
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
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- Maintenance Worker: $48,380
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $71,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.