Home Repair Decoded

HVAC Technician Cost Per Hour in Michigan

$73 – $132We estimate an HVAC technician in Michigan bills about $73 to $132 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $29.26 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $29.33.

Michigan's Bureau of Construction Codes licenses mechanical contractors.

Metro areas

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Detroit$30.37$76$137

What common jobs cost in Michigan

JobLowHigh
AC Replacement$3,800$9,050
Furnace Replacement$2,950$8,350
Heat Pump Installation$4,450$11,600
Thermostat Replacement$100$510

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Indiana$29.05$73$131
Ohio$30.06$75$135
Wisconsin$29.67$74$134
Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.