§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Anchorage, AK
HVAC technicians in the Anchorage, AK metro earned a median of $41.16 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 40% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $35.03 to $49.54. About 330 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 1 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, Anchorage, AK
25th pct$35.03per hour
Median$41.16per hour
75th pct$49.54per hour
10th pct$27.92
90th pct$50.55
Mean$41.01
Workers330
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $82/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 · Anchorage, AK · mean RSE 2.7%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.