HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Alabama
Alabama has 16 registered apprenticeship sponsors training hvac technicians — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
16
Union / joint programs
1
Median hvac technician wage
$49,290
Alabama, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.8%
640 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Joint Apprenticeship Committee Union / joint | BIRMINGHAM | Multiple Employer |
| Atlas Heating & Air, Inc. | Fairhope | Single Employer |
| Auburn University Facilities Management | Auburn | Single Employer |
| Bevill State Community College | Hamilton | Multiple Employer |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Fairhope | Multiple Employer |
| Cullman County School District | Cullman | Multiple Employer |
| Drake State Community and Technical College | Huntsville | Multiple Employer |
| Hardy Corporation | Birmingham | Single Employer |
| Ingram State Technical College | Deatsville | Multiple Employer |
| Mobile Plumbing and Pipefitting, Local 119 JATC | Mobile | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Alabama
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,290
- Average annual wage: $52,440
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 7,330
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +9.8%
- Average openings per year: 640
- Employment: 6,620 → 7,270
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Alabama Licensing for HVAC Technicians
Licensed HVAC Contractor
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Alabama Board of Heating,Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors · agency website
Licensed Refrigeration Contractor
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Alabama Board of Heating,Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.