HVAC Salary in Alexandria, LA
HVAC technicians in Alexandria, LA earn $51,390 per year on average, -20.7% vs the national mean, with about $28,834 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 190 HVAC pros.
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$51,390
Avg Salary
190
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$33,440
entry-level
25th Pct
$40,880
early career
Median
$47,330
typical wage
75th Pct
$59,740
experienced
90th Pct
$73,620
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$28,834
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$51,390
$4,183
$3,931
$1,542
$41,734
$12,900
$28,834
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
17
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
190
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
2A
Hot-Humid
Alexandria sits in a Hot-Humid climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
Central Louisiana Technical Community College · Public · Certificate · Alexandria, LA · 6 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
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