How does Huntsville HVAC pay compare to the Alabama average?

Huntsville HVAC technicians earn $48,510/year, which is $2,310 above the Alabama state median of $46,200 (+5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Huntsville?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Huntsville are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$57,010), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Huntsville, Alabama · HVAC Technician Salary

$48,510/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Huntsville, Alabama?

The median HVAC technician salary in Huntsville, Alabama is $48,510 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $35,897 and $64,518 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Huntsville, Alabama, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $35,897 at the 25th percentile to $64,518 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$35,897

Median

$48,510

75th Percentile

$64,518

vs. State Median

+5%

Salary by Experience Level in Huntsville

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$33,957	$16/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$42,689	$21/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$48,510	$23/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$55,786	$27/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$62,093	$30/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Huntsville median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Huntsville

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$52,010/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$57,010/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$52,710/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$50,510/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Huntsville wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Huntsville

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$48,510	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$55,301	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$57,242	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$64,033	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$45,599	-6%

How Huntsville Compares

vs. Alabama Median

State median: $46,200/yr

+5% (+$2,310)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-11% (-$5,718)

Birmingham

Est. median: $49,434/yr

+$924

Mobile

Est. median: $45,276/yr

-$3,234

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026