§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Albuquerque, NM
HVAC technicians in the Albuquerque, NM metro earned a median of $27.46 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 6% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.53 to $30.70. About 1,000 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 236 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Albuquerque, NM
25th pct$22.53per hour
Median$27.46per hour
75th pct$30.70per hour
10th pct$18.36
90th pct$36.43
Mean$27.31
Workers1,000
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $55/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Albuquerque, NM · mean RSE 3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.