What is the average HVAC technician salary in North Dakota?

The median HVAC technician salary in North Dakota is $53,100 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $39,294 and $70,623 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in North Dakota?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in North Dakota, bringing total annual earnings to around $56,600. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $61,600.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in North Dakota?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in North Dakota, with an estimated median of $70,092 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does North Dakota HVAC salary compare to the national average?

North Dakota HVAC technicians earn $53,100/year, which is $1,128 below the national median of $54,228 (-2%). North Dakota ranks #30 out of 51 states and territories.

North Dakota · HVAC Technician Salary

$53,100/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in North Dakota, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,294 at the 25th percentile to $70,623 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$39,294

Median

$53,100

75th Percentile

$70,623

National Rank

#30 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in North Dakota

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,170	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$46,728	$22/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$53,100	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$61,065	$29/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$67,968	$33/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the North Dakota median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in North Dakota

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$56,600/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$61,600/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$57,300/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$55,100/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the North Dakota wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in North Dakota

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$53,100	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$60,534	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$62,658	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$70,092	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$49,914	-6%

How North Dakota Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · North Dakota ranks #30 of 51 states

-2% (-$1,128)

Georgia

Median: $52,800/yr

-$300

Utah

Median: $53,400/yr

+$300

Maine

Median: $52,700/yr

-$400

Virginia

Median: $53,700/yr

+$600

Highest-paying states vs North Dakota

Illinois$72,100+$19,000

Washington$70,200+$17,100

Washington D.C.$68,700+$15,600

Massachusetts$68,400+$15,300

New York$66,900+$13,800

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Compare with other states:

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026