HVAC Training Locations Across Minnesota

This hub brings together information on HVAC training options across Minnesota cities. Each supporting page covers a specific metro area or region, so you can find program details, local employer context, and licensing requirements relevant to where you plan to work.

Minnesota Trade Careers (MNTC) offers HVAC training designed around the realities of working in Minnesota — cold-climate systems, commercial refrigeration, and the building codes that apply here. The goal of this hub is to help you compare locations and understand what training looks like in your part of the state.

The HVAC trade in Minnesota employs around 5,190 people as of Q1 2025, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The statewide median hourly wage for HVAC technicians sits at $36.07, which is above both the Minnesota all-occupations median of $26.22 and the nationwide OES comparison median of $24.13. Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8 percent employment growth for the occupation through 2034, with roughly 34,500 job openings expected each year during that period.

Use the city and region pages linked below to explore training options near you. Each page connects back to MNTC program details, so you can move from research to enrollment without losing your place.

Minnesota's HVAC workforce spans the Twin Cities metro, regional hubs, and smaller communities across the state. Each location page below covers what training looks like in that area, how local demand compares to the statewide picture, and what the path to licensure involves.

As of Q1 2025, Minnesota employed approximately 5,190 HVAC technicians, with a median hourly wage of $36.07 according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. That figure sits above both the statewide all-occupations median of $26.22 and the nationwide HVAC median of $24.13.

Select a city or region from the grid below to see location-specific details. If your area is not listed, contact MNTC directly to discuss options that may be available to you.