SOC 499021

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

National Median

$59,810

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$59,810

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,130

Experienced (90th pct)

$91,020

Total Employed

396,870

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,130 - $47,850
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,850 - $74,820
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$74,820 - $91,020

Highest Paying Locations for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Anchorage, AK

$96,610

+61.5% vs national

Fairbanks-College, AK

$84,230

+40.8% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$83,980

+40.4% vs national

Alaska

$83,660

+39.9% vs national

District of Columbia

$83,390

+39.4% vs national

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

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Anchorage, AK	$96,610	410
Fairbanks-College, AK	$84,230	130
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$83,980	2,050
Alaska	$83,660	790
District of Columbia	$83,390	370
Longview-Kelso, WA	$80,890	70
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$80,240	190
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$77,600	5,760
Massachusetts	$76,990	7,960
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$76,890	1,250
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$76,760	3,610
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$76,090	3,170
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$75,510	340
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$75,500	3,590
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$75,150	230
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$75,100	110
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$74,890	260
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$74,820	130
Springfield, MA	$74,630	360
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$74,400	6,140
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$74,090	21,340
Connecticut	$73,910	4,440
Rockford, IL	$73,910	180
Worcester, MA	$73,730	860
Mankato, MN	$73,490	130
Duluth, MN-WI	$73,450	230
Minnesota	$73,390	5,190
New Haven, CT	$73,260	640
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$73,000	510
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$72,950	1,600
Minot, ND	$72,800	100
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$72,690	270
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$72,690	170
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$72,180	2,810
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$72,170	200
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$72,090	7,110
Illinois	$71,620	8,510
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$71,580	560
Pittsfield, MA	$70,790	190
Napa, CA	$70,690	90
New Jersey	$69,800	10,680
Barnstable Town, MA	$69,000	370
St. Cloud, MN	$68,590	390
Kokomo, IN	$68,550	160
Rochester, MN	$68,420	240
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$68,330	200
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$68,210	100
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$67,730	660
Washington	$67,630	7,090
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$67,350	220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?

The national median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers is $59,810, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss is Anchorage, AK, with a median salary of $96,610.

How much can an experienced Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make?

Top-earning Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss (90th percentile) make $91,020 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.