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Albuquerque is a solid HVAC market. Heat drives much of the HVAC workload here, with cooling reliability, airflow, and seasonal replacement work staying important. Based on the most recent BLS-backed salary data in your city import, the metro shows an average HVAC salary of $57,520 per year, with entry-level pay around $36,960 and senior-level pay around $82,840. The area also supports about 960 HVAC jobs.Most openings in Albuquerque center on residential service, light commercial work, maintenance calls, and replacement projects. That makes the metro a good fit for technicians who want steady service work, install experience, or a path into more complex commercial systems over time. If you can troubleshoot cleanly, communicate well with customers or facility teams, and stay strong on maintenance fundamentals, Albuquerque offers a solid place to build an HVAC career.

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What is the average HVAC salary in Albuquerque?

The average HVAC salary in Albuquerque is about $57,520 per year based on the most recent BLS data in your import. Entry-level roles start around $36,960, while senior HVAC technicians can reach about $82,840 depending on specialization, employer, and overtime.

Do you need a license to work HVAC in Albuquerque?

Yes — New Mexico has statewide HVAC licensing through New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept. (RLD) / CID. The main credential is typically a Construction Industries License (Mechanical/Plumbing). Many technicians still work under a licensed contractor depending on the role. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant work. Always verify current requirements with New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept. (RLD) / CID before making career decisions.

Is Albuquerque a good place to build an HVAC career?

Yes — Albuquerque offers a solid mix of HVAC work for technicians who want to grow. Heat drives much of the HVAC workload here, with cooling reliability, airflow, and seasonal replacement work staying important. The metro supports about 960 HVAC jobs in the current import, which points to a meaningful local market. Residential service, light commercial work, maintenance, and replacement jobs all help create multiple paths to build experience.

Albuquerque

Salary Data

HVAC Technician Pay

$57,520

/year avg salary

Entry

$36,960

Senior

$82,840

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Licensing

License Requirements

Construction Industries License (Mechanical/Plumbing) — State requires licensing for construction-related contracting including mechanical/HVAC

Administered by: New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept. (RLD) / CID

EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling

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New Mexico

Training

Trade Schools and Programs

  • Central New Mexico CC — HVACR Training Program | Cost not clearly posted | HVACR + OSHA CPL options. Program
  • NMSU Dona Ana CC — HVAC/R Certificate | 44 credits | Cost not clearly posted | Catalog-based certificate. Program
  • ENMU-Ruidoso — Residential HVAC | 23 credits + 120-hour practicum | Cost not clearly posted | Residential entry-level track. Program

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