§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL
HVAC technicians in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro earned a median of $23.29 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 21% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $19.57 to $28.90. About 450 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 322 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, Tuscaloosa, AL
25th pct$19.57per hour
Median$23.29per hour
75th pct$28.90per hour
10th pct$17.21
90th pct$29.70
Mean$24.25
Workers450
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $47/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 · Tuscaloosa, AL · mean RSE 1.5%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.