How does Fairbanks HVAC pay compare to the Alaska average?

Fairbanks HVAC technicians earn $60,736/year, which is $2,336 above the Alaska state median of $58,400 (+4%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Fairbanks?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Fairbanks are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$69,236), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Fairbanks, Alaska · HVAC Technician Salary

$60,736/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Fairbanks, Alaska?

The median HVAC technician salary in Fairbanks, Alaska is $60,736 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $44,945 and $80,779 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Fairbanks, Alaska, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,945 at the 25th percentile to $80,779 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$44,945

Median

$60,736

75th Percentile

$80,779

vs. State Median

+4%

Salary by Experience Level in Fairbanks

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$42,515	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$53,448	$26/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$42,515

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$53,448

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Fairbanks

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$64,236/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$69,236/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$64,936/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Fairbanks

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$60,736	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$69,239	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$71,668	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$80,172

How Fairbanks Compares

vs. Alaska Median

State median: $58,400/yr

+4% (+$2,336)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+12% (+$6,508)

Juneau

Est. median: $65,408/yr

+$4,672

Anchorage

Est. median: $63,072/yr

+$2,336

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Data Sources

City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.

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Other cities in Alaska:

Juneau — $65,408 Anchorage — $63,072 Wasilla — $59,568 ← Alaska overview

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