HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in North Dakota

Wages, programs & career outlook

HVAC technicians install, maintain, and repair the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that keep buildings comfortable and commercial coolers running. The trade blends mechanical work, electrical diagnostics, and refrigerant handling.

ND Median Salary
$66,770/yr
+12% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
ND Employment
1,100
HVAC Technicians employed
ND Sponsors
7
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
8.1%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
40,100
Nationally, per yr

HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in North Dakota: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in North Dakota combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

North Dakota pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in North Dakota are $66,770/year, +12% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

North Dakota has 7 registered apprenticeship sponsors for hvac technician listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8.1% job growth for hvac technicians nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 40,100 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — North Dakota-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

North Dakota Wage Spread

Annual wages for HVAC Technicians in North Dakota across all experience levels.

10th pct
$48,210
Median
$66,770
90th pct
$92,650
Middle 50% of workers earn $51,480$78,280

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in North Dakota

No hvac technician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for North Dakota. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Sponsors in North Dakota

7 hvac technician-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for North Dakota. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current hvac technician apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
MAP MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC Beulah
AIR MECHANICAL, INC. Fargo Cass County
BDT Mechanical LLC Fargo Cass County
MANNING MECHANICAL Fargo Cass County
CUSTOM AIRE INC. Grand Forks Grand Forks County
Elite Heating & Air Wahpeton Richland County
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors West Fargo
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in North Dakota

North Dakota has only 7 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do HVAC Technicians make in North Dakota?
The BLS reports a median wage of $66,770/yr for HVAC Technicians in North Dakota (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an HVAC Technician apprenticeship program?
A typical HVAC Technician apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Should I do an HVAC Technician apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in North Dakota?
Contact one of the 7 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in North Dakota (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do HVAC Technician apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In North Dakota, a first-year HVAC Technician apprentice might earn around $33,385/yr (roughly half the $66,770 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. HVAC Technicians also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 244 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) programs nationwide →
Too few North Dakota-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.