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HVAC Technician salary in Alabama
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Alabama earned $19.39 to $28.86 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $31.58 or more.1 The median is 21% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.56
- 25th
- $19.39
- Median
- $23.26
- 75th
- $28.86
- 90th
- $31.58
- 10th
- $36,510
- 25th
- $40,340
- Median
- $48,370
- 75th
- $60,020
- 90th
- $65,690
Which Alabama cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Huntsville has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $24.01 an hour; Dothan has the lowest, $22.22.1
- Huntsville$24.01
- Decatur$23.44
- Birmingham$23.43
- Montgomery$23.40
- Tuscaloosa$23.29
- Auburn–Opelika$23.16
- Mobile$23.06
- Daphne–Fairhope$22.54
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Alabama?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $65,690 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Alabama?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Alabama earned $17.56 an hour or less ($36,510 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $19.39 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Alabama?
Projections Central expects Alabama to go from 8,000 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 8,810 in 2034, a change of 10.2%, with about 780 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8,000 | 8,810 | 10.2% | 780 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Alabama?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alabama. General contractors have the highest median, $30.83 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $30.83 | $64,120 | 13,580 |
| Plumbers | $28.21 | $58,670 | 6,950 |
| Electricians | $26.78 | $55,690 | 10,900 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.26 | $48,370 | 8,260 |
| Roofers | $21.96 | $45,670 | 1,010 |
Where to train in Alabama
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alabama, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)