HVAC Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Milwaukee, WI. The metro employs about 1,620 HVAC pros earning an average of $70,230 per year.
$70,230
Avg Salary
1,620
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$46,350
entry-level
25th Pct
$53,810
early career
Median
$62,930
typical wage
75th Pct
$82,050
experienced
90th Pct
$99,740
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$36,564
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$70,230
$7,292
$5,373
$3,722
$53,844
$17,280
$36,564
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
109
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,620
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
6A
Cold-Humid
Heating dominates Milwaukee's Cold-Humid climate, where deep winters create high-stakes demand for furnace, boiler, and heat pump reliability. Technicians here build careers around heating systems, with short but intense summer cooling seasons.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Getting Started
Step 1 · License
See requirements, cost, and how to apply on the state page.
Step 2 · Train
Earn while you learn. See verified union and non-union HVAC apprenticeship programs across Texas.
Step 3 · School
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
Each step links to the Texas state page for full details. Texas-specific requirements may vary by city or county.
