HVAC Jobs in Albany, OR
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Albany, OR. The metro employs about 130 HVAC pros earning an average of $62,680 per year.
$62,680
Avg Salary
130
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$45,130
entry-level
25th Pct
$50,620
early career
Median
$58,890
typical wage
75th Pct
$74,370
experienced
90th Pct
$84,600
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,426
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$62,680
$5,631
$4,795
$5,484
$46,770
$19,344
$27,426
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
11
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
130
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
4C
Mixed-Marine
Albany's Mixed-Marine climate produces relatively mild, steady HVAC demand year-round. Technicians here see less of the extreme seasonal peaks of harsher markets — a more predictable workload with a focus on system efficiency, indoor air quality, and modernization.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Getting Started
Step 1 · License
See requirements, cost, and how to apply on the state page.
Step 2 · Train
Earn while you learn. See verified union and non-union HVAC apprenticeship programs across Texas.
Step 3 · School
Compare HVAC trade school programs — length, cost, and credential focus.
Each step links to the Texas state page for full details. Texas-specific requirements may vary by city or county.
