HVAC Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Birmingham, AL

10th Pct

$37,440

entry-level

25th Pct

$42,630

early career

Median

$48,740

typical wage

75th Pct

$60,420

experienced

90th Pct

$69,830

senior tech

Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Birmingham

Disposable Income

$25,004

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$52,640

Federal income tax

$4,333

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$4,027

State income tax

$2,632

After taxes

$41,648

Annual rent (2BR)

$16,644

Disposable income

$25,004

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

Birmingham's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

177

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

2,370

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

Birmingham Climate & HVAC Demand

Warm-Humid

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Birmingham has a Warm-Humid climate where cooling demand drives the HVAC season. Expect a busy summer peak with AC service calls and condenser replacements, plus moderate winter work on heat pumps and gas furnaces.

Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).

Training & Education