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HVAC Technician salary in Alaska
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Alaska earned $28.22 to $49.12 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $50.55 or more.1 The median is 27% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.36
- 25th
- $28.22
- Median
- $37.23
- 75th
- $49.12
- 90th
- $50.55
- 10th
- $48,580
- 25th
- $58,700
- Median
- $77,430
- 75th
- $102,170
- 90th
- $105,140
Which Alaska cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Fairbanks-College has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $45.11 an hour; Anchorage has the lowest, $41.16.1
- Fairbanks–College$45.11
- Anchorage$41.16
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Alaska?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($77,430) and the 75th percentile ($102,170).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Alaska?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Alaska earned $23.36 an hour or less ($48,580 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.22 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Alaska?
Projections Central expects Alaska to go from 430 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 420 in 2034, a change of -0.5%, with about 40 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 430 | 420 | -0.5% | 40 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Alaska?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Alaska. General contractors have the highest median, $49.10 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.10 | $102,140 | 2,690 |
| Plumbers | $45.15 | $93,920 | 1,200 |
| Electricians | $43.00 | $89,440 | 1,870 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.23 | $77,430 | 610 |
| Roofers | $32.09 | $66,750 | 310 |
Where to train in Alaska
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alaska, 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)