How does Wasilla HVAC pay compare to the Alaska average?

Wasilla HVAC technicians earn $59,568/year, which is $1,168 above the Alaska state median of $58,400 (+2%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Wasilla?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Wasilla are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$68,068), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Wasilla, Alaska · HVAC Technician Salary

$59,568/year

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

The median HVAC technician salary in Wasilla, Alaska is $59,568 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $44,080 and $79,225 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Wasilla, Alaska, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,080 at the 25th percentile to $79,225 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$44,080

Median

$59,568

75th Percentile

$79,225

vs. State Median

+2%

Salary by Experience Level in Wasilla

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$41,698	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$52,420	$25/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

$41,698

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$52,420

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

Live Job Market in Wasilla

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Certification Pay Premium in Wasilla

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$63,068/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$68,068/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$63,768/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Wasilla

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$59,568	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$67,908	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$70,290	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$78,630

How Wasilla Compares

vs. Alaska Median

State median: $58,400/yr

+2% (+$1,168)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+10% (+$5,340)

Juneau

Est. median: $65,408/yr

+$5,840

Anchorage

Est. median: $63,072/yr

+$3,504

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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 Fairbanks — $60,736 ← Alaska overview

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