Green Bay, Wisconsin · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $40,466 at the 25th percentile to $72,730 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$40,466
Median
$54,684
75th Percentile
$72,730
vs. State Median
-2%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $38,279 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $48,122 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Green Bay right now.
See all Wisconsin HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$58,184/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$63,184/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$58,884/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $54,684 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $62,340 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $64,527 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $72,183 |
vs. Wisconsin Median
State median: $55,800/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $60,822/yr
Est. median: $59,148/yr
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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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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026
| $54,684 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $62,887 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $69,996 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Green Bay median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$56,684/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Green Bay wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $51,403 |
Est. median: $57,474/yr
