§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Auburn-Opelika, AL
HVAC technicians in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro earned a median of $23.16 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 21% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $18.32 to $29.08. About 260 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 327 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, Auburn-Opelika, AL
25th pct$18.32per hour
Median$23.16per hour
75th pct$29.08per hour
10th pct$17.37
90th pct$30.92
Mean$24.46
Workers260
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $46/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 · Auburn-Opelika, AL · mean RSE 1.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.