How does Bismarck HVAC pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Bismarck HVAC technicians earn $54,693/year, which is $1,593 above the North Dakota state median of $53,100 (+3%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Bismarck?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Bismarck are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$63,193), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Bismarck, North Dakota · HVAC Technician Salary

$54,693/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Bismarck, North Dakota?

The median HVAC technician salary in Bismarck, North Dakota is $54,693 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $40,473 and $72,742 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Bismarck, North Dakota, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,473 at the 25th percentile to $72,742 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$40,473

Median

$54,693

75th Percentile

$72,742

vs. State Median

+3%

Salary by Experience Level in Bismarck

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$38,285	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$48,130	$23/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

$38,285

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$48,130

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Bismarck

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$58,193/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$63,193/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,893/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Bismarck

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$54,693	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$62,350	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$64,538	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$72,195

How Bismarck Compares

vs. North Dakota Median

State median: $53,100/yr

+3% (+$1,593)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+1% (+$465)

Fargo

Est. median: $56,286/yr

+$1,593

Minot

Est. median: $55,224/yr

+$531

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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 North Dakota:

Fargo — $56,286 Minot — $55,224 Grand Forks — $52,038 ← North Dakota overview

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