The average salary for a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer in the United States is $59,620, but the range typically falls between $46,550 and $71,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.66, with a range between $22.38 and $34.19.
There are approximately 397,450 people employed as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer in the United States. With Florida, California, Texas employing the highest number of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers.The state with the best pay for a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $77,970, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $47,420.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,270 | $17.92 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,550 | $22.38 |
| Median | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,120 | $34.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $84,250 | $40.51 |
The salary of a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are District of Columbia, Alaska, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Minnesota while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, New Mexico, Alabama, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,600 | $49,380 | $68,690 |
| Alaska | $44,830 | $75,660 | $104,630 |
| Arizona | $37,650 | $55,340 | $76,970 |
| Arkansas | $34,510 | $49,340 | $66,000 |
| California | $45,040 | $70,050 | $103,970 |
| Colorado | $39,120 | $62,800 | $89,350 |
| Connecticut | $41,020 | $67,430 | $95,540 |
| Delaware | $41,620 | $64,180 | $98,080 |
| District of Columbia | $52,290 | $77,970 | $101,730 |
| Florida | $35,810 | $52,220 | $70,110 |
| Georgia | $34,390 | $53,500 | $77,190 |
| Hawaii | $50,730 | $74,200 | $112,750 |
| Idaho | $36,320 | $50,350 | $68,840 |
| Illinois | $38,840 | $69,000 | $106,090 |
| Indiana | $37,340 | $60,270 | $88,400 |
| Iowa | $37,800 | $57,930 | $78,490 |
| Kansas | $36,190 | $55,770 | $77,960 |
| Kentucky | $32,700 | $53,870 | $75,800 |
| Louisiana | $36,170 | $54,400 | $73,670 |
| Maine | $40,930 | $59,060 | $73,980 |
| Maryland | $44,950 | $66,510 | $97,520 |
| Massachusetts | $48,140 | $75,190 | $99,310 |
| Michigan | $37,220 | $57,290 | $81,710 |
| Minnesota | $46,640 | $68,410 | $87,270 |
| Mississippi | $31,320 | $47,420 | $65,730 |
| Missouri | $35,360 | $62,530 | $90,040 |
| Montana | $37,850 | $56,960 | $77,490 |
| Nebraska | $38,860 | $57,010 | $79,890 |
| Nevada | $37,470 | $60,610 | $89,980 |
| New Hampshire | $40,160 | $61,500 | $80,410 |
| New Jersey | $38,240 | $66,980 | $98,780 |
| New Mexico | $35,320 | $49,000 | $65,560 |
| New York | $45,760 | $68,950 | $97,550 |
| North Carolina | $36,990 | $52,960 | $72,990 |
| North Dakota | $45,600 | $64,320 | $82,260 |
| Ohio | $37,260 | $58,390 | $80,370 |
| Oklahoma | $31,300 | $51,860 | $73,500 |
| Oregon | $41,690 | $63,970 | $93,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,430 | $58,920 | $80,380 |
| Rhode Island | $47,040 | $63,650 | $81,780 |
| South Carolina | $36,300 | $52,240 | $68,530 |
| South Dakota | $39,020 | $57,650 | $77,830 |
| Tennessee | $36,920 | $50,410 | $66,520 |
| Texas | $35,420 | $54,640 | $78,980 |
| Utah | $37,440 | $56,440 | $80,410 |
| Vermont | $38,870 | $56,440 | $75,760 |
| Virginia | $38,760 | $58,770 | $78,140 |
| Washington | $45,160 | $72,340 | $116,480 |
| West Virginia | $30,600 | $46,820 | $66,790 |
| Wisconsin | $39,430 | $60,970 | $83,340 |
| Wyoming | $37,560 | $54,290 | $77,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $91,500.The city with the lowest average salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is Parkersburg-Vienna area, WV with an average salary of $39,000.
Areas with highest average salaries for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
Areas with lowest average salaries for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
The number of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers has increased by 53,430. On average, the number of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers has been increasing by 3.9% each year. The salary of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers has increased by $6,210. On average, the salary of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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