Mobile, Alabama · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Mobile, Alabama, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $33,504 at the 25th percentile to $60,217 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$33,504
Median
$45,276
75th Percentile
$60,217
vs. State Median
-2%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $31,693 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $39,843 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs | $45,276 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $52,067 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $57,953 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Mobile median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$48,776/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$53,776/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$49,476/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
With cert: ~$47,276/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Mobile wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $45,276 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $51,615 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $53,426 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $59,764 |
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $42,559 |
vs. Alabama Median
State median: $46,200/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $49,434/yr
Est. median: $48,510/yr
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026
