HVAC/R Technician pay in Alaska
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Alaska: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 2 metro areas, plus job counts and 48 listed training programs.
- $80,150Average pay (state)
- $48,580Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,430Median pay (state)
- $105,140Top 10% earn over
610 jobs in Alaska · 48 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Alaska
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,580 | $58,700 | $77,430 | $102,170 | $105,140 | $80,150 | 610 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $54,310 | $59,960 | $93,820 | $102,290 | $105,800 | $84,820 | 90 |
| Anchorage, AK | $58,070 | $72,850 | $85,620 | $103,050 | $105,140 | $85,290 | 330 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Alaska
We matched 48 programs in Alaska: 5 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 43 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Seward, AK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $5,619 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Seward, AK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $5,619 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Charter College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Anchorage, AK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 201 | $18,367 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Anchorage, AK | Associate degree | 1 | $7,966–$22,366 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Anchorage, AK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $7,966–$22,366 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| 907 Heating & Plumbing | Anchorage, AK | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| A-laska Plumbing Heating & Construction Services | Palmer, AK | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Alaska Plumbing & Heating | Auke Bay, AK | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| All American AK Plumbing & Heating | Anchorage, AK | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| All Seasons Plumbing and Heating, LLC | Fritz Creek, AK | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.