Best HVAC Schools in Fairbanks, Alaska (2025)

Updated October 30, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Alaska HVAC Technician Salary Snapshot

Alaska
Alaska Median Pay $83,660 $40.22 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $59,810 $28.75 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

HVAC technicians Training in Fairbanks, Alaska

HVAC techs in Alaska enjoy steady demand, competitive salaries, and excellent job stability.

While there are many ways to become a HVAC technician, one of the most effective is enrolling in a top-rated training program. Below we've outlined how to get started, plus a few of the best HVAC schools near Fairbanks.

Affordable Online HVAC Programs Now Accepting Students in Fairbanks, Alaska:

HVAC Schools near Fairbanks

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#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK In-state option
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK In-state option
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#4

University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK In-state option
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Licensing Steps in Alaska

  1. Complete an approved HVAC trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Earn EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerants.
  3. Meet state or local mechanical/HVAC licensing requirements and pass any required exams.

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see refrigeration trainers, heat pumps, and controls.
  • Compare schedules β€” many Fairbanks programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program includes EPA 608 exam prep and apprenticeship hour tracking.

Alaska HVAC Tech Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Data Year: 2024 • Alaska

Median Pay (2024) $83,660 $40.22 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$81,800 per year $39.33 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $47,310

$22.75 per hour

25th Percentile $58,490

$28.12 per hour

75th Percentile $101,270

$48.69 per hour

90th Percentile $104,100

$50.05 per hour

Alaska vs U.S.

Median Wage +39.9%
$83,660

$40.22 per hour

Mean Wage +30.5%
$81,800

$39.33 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 790

Employment: 790 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.47
Employment RSE
12.0%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
790 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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