HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

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.

WI Median Salary
$62,030/yr
+4% vs. national
National Median
$59,810/yr
WI Employment
5,930
HVAC Technicians employed
WI Sponsors
4
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 Wisconsin: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered hvac technician apprenticeship in Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin pay vs. national

Median hvac technician wages in Wisconsin are $62,030/year, +4% above the national median of $59,810. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Wisconsin has 4 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 — Wisconsin-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Wisconsin Wage Spread

Annual wages for HVAC Technicians in Wisconsin across all experience levels.

10th pct
$46,150
Median
$62,030
90th pct
$96,970
Middle 50% of workers earn $51,800$77,400

Current HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Openings in Wisconsin

No hvac technician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin

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

Organization City County
Tweet Garot Mechanical, Inc. De Pere
Accurate Mechanical LLC Kaukauna
Bassett Mechanical Kaukauna
Trane Company La Crosse
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HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has only 4 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual wage for HVAC Technicians in Wisconsin is $62,030 as of May 2024. Wages range from $46,150 at the 10th percentile to $96,970 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of an HVAC Technician apprenticeship program?
Most HVAC Technician apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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.
Where can I apply for an HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Wisconsin?
Contact one of the 4 HVAC Technician-adjacent registered sponsors in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin, a first-year HVAC Technician apprentice might earn around $31,015/yr (roughly half the $62,030 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 Wisconsin-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.