How does St. Paul HVAC pay compare to the Minnesota average?

St. Paul HVAC technicians earn $68,796/year, which is $5,096 above the Minnesota state median of $63,700 (+8%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in St. Paul?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in St. Paul are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$77,296), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

St. Paul, Minnesota · HVAC Technician Salary

$68,796/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in St. Paul, Minnesota?

The median HVAC technician salary in St. Paul, Minnesota is $68,796 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $50,909 and $91,499 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in St. Paul, Minnesota, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $50,909 at the 25th percentile to $91,499 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$50,909

Median

$68,796

75th Percentile

$91,499

vs. State Median

+8%

Salary by Experience Level in St. Paul

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$48,157	$23/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$60,540	$29/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

$48,157

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$60,540

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in St. Paul

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$72,296/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$77,296/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$72,996/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in St. Paul

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$68,796	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$78,427	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$81,179	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$90,811

How St. Paul Compares

vs. Minnesota Median

State median: $63,700/yr

+8% (+$5,096)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+27% (+$14,568)

Minneapolis

Est. median: $70,070/yr

+$1,274

Rochester

Est. median: $65,611/yr

-$3,185

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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 Minnesota:

Minneapolis — $70,070 Rochester — $65,611 Duluth — $60,515 ← Minnesota overview

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