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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Alabama
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Alabama?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,370
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.9% vs 2024
$51,320
Mean Salary
$48,370
Median Salary
$23.25
Hourly Rate
8,260 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Alabama
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama earn a median salary of $48,370 per year ($4,030/month).
This is 23.2% below the national average of $63,005.
Alabama ranks #50 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 8,260 people work in this occupation across Alabama.
Salaries decreased by 1.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Troubleshooting
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Installation
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.67
Building and Construction
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Engineering and Technology
3.49
Computers and Electronics
3.29
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(68.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,340 and $60,020.
Median $48,370
P10: $36,510P25: $40,340P75: $60,020P90: $65,690
10th
$36,510
25th
$40,340
Median
$48,370
75th
$60,020
90th
$65,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,510
$17.55
$3,042
25th Percentile
$40,340
$19.39
$3,361
Median (50th)
$48,370
$23.25
$4,030
75th Percentile
$60,020
$28.86
$5,001
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,690
$31.58
$5,474
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,320 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#50
Alabama ranks #50 of 51 states
$63,005
National avg. for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Alabama?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama is $48,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,320.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama range from $36,510 at the 10th percentile to $65,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,340 and $60,020.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Alabama typically start around $36,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,340 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,260 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Alabama is approximately $23.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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