Salary Statistic

How Much Do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Make?

Average salary data for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers across 51 U.S. states, sourced from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics.

Avg. Median Annual Salary

$60,499

Avg. Median Hourly Rate

$29.09/hr

Highest Paying State

Alaska

$83,660/yr

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary by State

State	Annual Median	Annual Mean	25th–75th Percentile	Hourly Median	Hourly Mean
Alaska	$83,660	$81,800	$58,490 – $101,270	$40.22	$39.33
District of Columbia	$83,390	$83,780	$76,040 – $102,040	$40.09	$40.28
Massachusetts	$76,990	$79,390	$62,380 – $96,830	$37.02	$38.17
Connecticut	$73,910	$71,260	$59,320 – $81,270	$35.53	$34.26
Minnesota	$73,390	$71,780	$58,690 – $83,260	$35.29	$34.51
Illinois	$71,620	$72,860	$50,610 – $87,810	$34.44	$35.03
New Jersey	$69,800	$71,490	$50,640 – $86,780	$33.56	$34.37
Washington	$67,630	$74,000	$52,690 – $85,080	$32.51	$35.58
North Dakota	$66,770	$68,440	$51,480 – $78,280	$32.10	$32.90
New York	$66,670	$70,480	$50,970 – $84,570	$32.05	$33.89
California	$65,290	$74,470	$55,730 – $84,720	$31.39	$35.80
Maryland	$65,000	$68,890	$52,080 – $80,200	$31.25	$33.12
New Hampshire	$64,410	$66,520	$53,290 – $76,680	$30.97	$31.98
Hawaii	$63,780	$67,280	$58,560 – $73,470	$30.67	$32.35
Rhode Island	$63,580	$63,330	$47,660 – $78,830	$30.57	$30.45
Colorado	$63,420	$68,100	$50,900 – $80,010	$30.49	$32.74
Oregon	$62,740	$67,380	$49,360 – $78,290	$30.16	$32.39
Maine	$62,130	$63,580	$52,950 – $74,240	$29.87	$30.57
Wisconsin	$62,030	$66,360	$51,800 – $77,400	$29.82	$31.91
Pennsylvania	$61,120	$63,250	$49,470 – $74,170	$29.38	$30.41
Virginia	$60,630	$61,260	$48,240 – $72,970	$29.15	$29.45
Ohio	$60,490	$62,140	$47,590 – $74,900	$29.08	$29.88
Missouri	$60,330	$64,980	$46,550 – $77,630	$29.00	$31.24
Indiana	$60,310	$62,530	$48,130 – $76,520	$28.99	$30.06
Vermont	$60,170	$60,790	$49,090 – $67,910	$28.93	$29.23
Michigan	$60,090	$61,120	$47,620 – $74,460	$28.89	$29.39
Delaware	$59,940	$64,530	$48,980 – $76,730	$28.82	$31.03
Nebraska	$59,690	$58,630	$48,310 – $64,840	$28.70	$28.19
Iowa	$59,490	$60,160	$48,550 – $72,620	$28.60	$28.92
South Dakota	$59,460	$59,070	$49,560 – $63,800	$28.59	$28.40
Nevada	$59,230	$62,370	$48,060 – $75,590	$28.48	$29.99
Kentucky	$58,880	$58,450	$47,860 – $69,440	$28.31	$28.10
Montana	$58,600	$60,190	$47,360 – $72,070	$28.17	$28.94
Kansas	$56,750	$57,210	$46,720 – $63,190	$27.29	$27.51
Arizona	$56,580	$58,540	$48,090 – $63,500	$27.20	$28.14
Utah	$56,200	$59,030	$47,280 – $70,000	$27.02	$28.38
South Carolina	$55,260	$55,010	$46,800 – $61,310	$26.57	$26.45
Georgia	$55,020	$55,340	$45,280 – $62,780	$26.45	$26.61
New Mexico	$55,020	$56,190	$40,360 – $64,430	$26.45	$27.01
Texas	$54,050	$58,120	$45,790 – $70,050	$25.99	$27.94
Louisiana	$53,510	$55,140	$41,950 – $64,780	$25.73	$26.51
Idaho	$52,730	$58,150	$46,570 – $64,360	$25.35	$27.96
North Carolina	$51,940	$54,710	$46,360 – $61,650	$24.97	$26.31
Tennessee	$51,480	$55,130	$45,220 – $63,430	$24.75	$26.51
Oklahoma	$50,920	$55,400	$38,540 – $63,440	$24.48	$26.64
Wyoming	$50,920	$54,570	$42,640 – $63,660	$24.48	$26.24
Florida	$50,580	$55,110	$45,880 – $61,650	$24.32	$26.49
Alabama	$49,290	$52,440	$42,880 – $59,910	$23.70	$25.21
Mississippi	$47,270	$50,210	$38,380 – $59,040	$22.73	$24.14
Arkansas	$47,240	$50,010	$38,860 – $59,550	$22.71	$24.04
West Virginia	$46,040	$48,040	$37,520 – $53,820	$22.13	$23.10

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Only states with available median salary data are shown.

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How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make per year?

The median annual salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers varies by state, with an average of $60,499 across states that report data. Individual earnings depend on experience, location, and employer.

How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make per hour?

The median hourly wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers averages around $29.09 per hour based on available state data. Hourly rates can vary widely depending on union membership, region, and specialization.

What state pays heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the most?

Alaska is among the highest-paying states for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, with a median annual salary of $83,660. Higher wages in certain states often reflect a higher cost of living or strong local demand.

What state pays heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the least?

West Virginia reports one of the lower median salaries for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers at $46,040 per year. Lower wages may reflect reduced cost of living or lower regional demand.

What factors affect how much heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn?

Several factors influence heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers salaries: geographic location (state and city), years of experience, union membership, type of employer (residential vs. commercial vs. industrial), and certifications or specializations. Metropolitan areas typically offer higher wages than rural regions.

How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make per week?

Based on the median annual salary of approximately $60,499, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers earn around $1,163 per week on average, assuming full-time employment.