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HVAC Technician Salary
in Alabama
HVAC Technicians in Alabama (AL) earn a median of $50,400 a year, about $24 an hour. That runs roughly 12% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $32,300 and $80,600.
Bottom 10%
$32,300
AL Median
$50,400
Top 10%
$80,600
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Alabama
- Apprentice / Helper$31,200$15/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$50,400$24/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$69,600$33/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Alabama metros
- Birmingham$52,900$25/hr
- Montgomery$53,100$26/hr
- Huntsville$49,600$24/hr
Licensing in Alabama
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in Alabama?
- HVAC Technicians in Alabama earn a median of $50,400 per year, about $24 per hour. That is roughly 12% below the national median. Most earn between $32,300 and $80,600.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Alabama?
- Among Alabama's major metros, Montgomery tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $53,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Alabama?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in Alabama is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Alabama by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.