How does Dearborn HVAC pay compare to the Michigan average?

Dearborn HVAC technicians earn $59,678/year, which is $3,378 above the Michigan state median of $56,300 (+6%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Dearborn?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Dearborn are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$68,178), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Dearborn, Michigan · HVAC Technician Salary

$59,678/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Dearborn, Michigan?

The median HVAC technician salary in Dearborn, Michigan is $59,678 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $44,162 and $79,372 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Dearborn, Michigan, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,162 at the 25th percentile to $79,372 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$44,162

Median

$59,678

75th Percentile

$79,372

vs. State Median

+6%

Salary by Experience Level in Dearborn

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$41,775	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$52,517	$25/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$41,775

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$52,517

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Dearborn

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$63,178/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$68,178/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$63,878/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Dearborn

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$59,678	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$68,033	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$70,420	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$78,775

How Dearborn Compares

vs. Michigan Median

State median: $56,300/yr

+6% (+$3,378)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+10% (+$5,450)

Ann Arbor

Est. median: $61,930/yr

+$2,252

Detroit

Est. median: $60,804/yr

+$1,126

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Data Sources

City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.

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Other cities in Michigan:

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026