What is the average HVAC technician salary in Alaska?

The median HVAC technician salary in Alaska is $58,400 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $43,216 and $77,672 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Alaska?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Alaska, bringing total annual earnings to around $61,900. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $66,900.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Alaska?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Alaska, with an estimated median of $77,088 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does Alaska HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Alaska HVAC technicians earn $58,400/year, which is $4,172 above the national median of $54,228 (+8%). Alaska ranks #15 out of 51 states and territories.

Alaska · HVAC Technician Salary

$58,400/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Alaska, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $43,216 at the 25th percentile to $77,672 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$43,216

Median

$58,400

75th Percentile

$77,672

National Rank

#15 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Alaska

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$40,880	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$51,392	$25/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$58,400	$28/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$67,160	$32/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$74,752	$36/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Alaska

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$61,900/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$66,900/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$62,600/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$60,400/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Alaska

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$58,400	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$66,576	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$68,912	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$77,088	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$54,896	-6%

How Alaska Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Alaska ranks #15 of 51 states

+8% (+$4,172)

Maryland

Median: $57,800/yr

-$600

New Hampshire

Median: $59,200/yr

+$800

Colorado

Median: $57,200/yr

-$1,200

Texas

Median: $56,800/yr

-$1,600

Highest-paying states vs Alaska

Illinois$72,100+$13,700

Washington$70,200+$11,800

Washington D.C.$68,700+$10,300

Massachusetts$68,400+$10,000

New York$66,900+$8,500

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Compare with other states:

Maryland — $57,800 New Hampshire — $59,200 Colorado — $57,200 Texas — $56,800

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026